2026 GNF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0148 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0147 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0147 KES

2026 GNF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GNF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.0148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0148 was down 1.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74 KES

2025 Average 75 KES

Yearly Trough Low 73 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.84 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0148

0.0147

JanuMarcMayJuly

GNF 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 0.0147, compared to 0.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0148 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0148 / Low: 0.0147).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0148) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0149), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.26%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0148

2025 Avg (March) 0.0149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0148	0.0147	0.0147
February	0.0147	0.0147	0.0147
March	0.0148	0.0147	0.0148
April	0.0148	0.0147	0.0147
May	0.0148	0.0147	0.0147
June	0.0148	0.0147	0.0148
July	0.0148	0.0147	0.0147
August	0.0148	0.0147	0.0147