2026 CLF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5754.9469 KES

YEARLY LOW

127.9030 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2953.1939 KES

2026 CLF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CLF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 5754.9469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 127.9030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5627.0439 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.9709 to the December average rate of 5528.8545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4186.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5754.9469 was up 4304.31% 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 CLF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,774,734 KES

2025 Average 646,373 KES

Yearly Trough Low 639,515 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,135,219.61 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6258.3890

-428.3304

JanuMarcMayJuly

CLF 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 2104.9073, compared to 5498.0538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3393.1465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2104.9073

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5498.0538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 5569.4213 KES (High: 5698.5213 / Low: 129.1000). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2513 KES (High: 129.1543 / Low: 127.9030).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5569.4213

January Spread (Stable) ±1.2513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 152.0404 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -152.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 5619.2936) against the same month in 2025 (average: 129.3483), the exchange rate shifted by +5489.9452 (+4244.31%).

2026 Avg (June) 5619.2936

2025 Avg (June) 129.3483

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	5698.5213	129.1000	921.7087
May	5722.4486	5641.7089	5701.1624
June	5754.9469	5508.9259	5619.2936
July	5520.6057	5377.0138	5467.2531
August	5586.0379	5469.5431	5528.8545