2026 BBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

65.1451 KES

YEARLY LOW

63.9515 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

64.6233 KES

2026 BBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 65.1451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 63.9515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1936 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.4855 to the December average rate of 64.5381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 65.1451 was down 0.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 65.3331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 325,725 KES

2025 Average 323,186 KES

Yearly Trough Low 319,757 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,967.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

64.7446

64.4211

JanuMarcMayJuly

BBD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 64.6295, compared to 64.6045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.6295

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.6045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7996 KES (High: 65.1451 / Low: 64.3455). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1269 KES (High: 64.7769 / Low: 64.6500).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7996

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1329 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 64.7059) against the same month in 2025 (average: 64.6142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0917 (+0.14%).

2026 Avg (March) 64.7059

2025 Avg (March) 64.6142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.5772	63.9515	64.4855
February	64.9545	64.2850	64.4481
March	65.1451	64.3455	64.7059
April	65.0940	64.5500	64.7166
May	64.7724	64.5750	64.7035
June	64.7769	64.6500	64.7176
July	64.7750	64.5598	64.6709
August	64.6500	64.4532	64.5381