2026 BMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

130.2902 KES

YEARLY LOW

127.9030 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

129.2465 KES

2026 BMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 130.2902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 127.9030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3872 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.9709 to the December average rate of 129.0761, 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 130.2902 was down 0.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 130.6662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 651,451 KES

2025 Average 646,373 KES

Yearly Trough Low 639,515 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,935.96 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

129.4891

128.8423

JanuMarcMayJuly

BMD 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 129.2591, compared to 129.2090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.2591

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.2090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.5992 KES (High: 130.2902 / Low: 128.6910). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2537 KES (High: 129.5538 / Low: 129.3000).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5992

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2537

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 0.2657 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 129.4118) against the same month in 2025 (average: 129.2284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1834 (+0.14%).

2026 Avg (March) 129.4118

2025 Avg (March) 129.2284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	129.1543	127.9030	128.9709
February	129.9090	128.5700	128.8962
March	130.2902	128.6910	129.4118
April	130.1880	129.1000	129.4332
May	129.5447	129.1500	129.4070
June	129.5538	129.3000	129.4352
July	129.5500	129.1195	129.3418
August	129.3000	128.9064	129.0761