2026 BHD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

345.2315 KES

YEARLY LOW

340.7275 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

342.8243 KES

2026 BHD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BHD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 345.2315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 340.7275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5040 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 342.1274 to the December average rate of 343.2690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 345.2315 was down 0.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 346.0655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,726,158 KES

2025 Average 1,715,146 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,703,637 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,520.16 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

343.3831

342.0133

JanuMarcMayJuly

BHD 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 342.6948, compared to 343.2125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 342.6948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 343.2125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 4.3380 KES (High: 345.0654 / Low: 340.7275). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0986 KES (High: 343.9406 / Low: 342.8420).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.3380

August Spread (Stable) ±1.0986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0437 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 343.1561) against the same month in 2025 (average: 342.9788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1773 (+0.05%).

2026 Avg (July) 343.1561

2025 Avg (July) 342.9788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	343.6271	341.2599	342.1274
February	343.7928	340.9965	342.1735
March	345.0654	340.7275	342.8584
April	344.8578	341.2320	342.8881
May	343.4128	341.8674	342.9218
June	343.8461	342.6455	343.1998
July	345.2315	342.2796	343.1561
August	343.9406	342.8420	343.2690