2026 BOB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.8701 KES

YEARLY LOW

10.6629 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.3910 KES

2026 BOB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 18.8701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 10.6629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2072 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6492 to the December average rate of 10.8044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.8701 was up 0.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.8239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,350 KES

2025 Average 93,504 KES

Yearly Trough Low 53,314 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,035.89 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.5252

10.0116

JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 18.7012, compared to 13.4604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7012

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 7.6895 KES (High: 18.6900 / Low: 11.0005). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0684 KES (High: 18.7551 / Low: 18.6867).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.6895

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.3120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 18.7324) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.7269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+0.03%).

2026 Avg (April) 18.7324

2025 Avg (April) 18.7269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.6910	18.6009	18.6492
February	18.6792	18.6004	18.6561
March	18.8397	18.6080	18.7205
April	18.8701	18.6199	18.7324
May	18.7551	18.6867	18.7302
June	18.7662	18.6746	18.7188
July	18.6900	11.0005	16.1164
August	10.9243	10.6629	10.8044