2026 BWP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.8925 KES

YEARLY LOW

9.0396 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.5905 KES

2026 BWP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 9.8925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 9.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8529 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6569 to the December average rate of 9.5056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.8925 was up 0.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.8248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,463 KES

2025 Average 47,519 KES

Yearly Trough Low 45,198 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,264.50 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.7950

9.4462

JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP 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 9.6239, compared to 9.4904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.6611 KES (High: 9.8925 / Low: 9.2314). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 KES (High: 9.5114 / Low: 9.4909).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6611

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2308 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 9.6569) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.2775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3794 (+4.09%).

2026 Avg (January) 9.6569

2025 Avg (January) 9.2775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.8925	9.2314	9.6569
February	9.8497	9.3379	9.7659
March	9.8012	9.4220	9.5351
April	9.6751	9.4336	9.5792
May	9.6441	9.6088	9.6297
June	9.6483	9.4915	9.5766
July	9.5868	9.0396	9.4752
August	9.5114	9.4909	9.5056