2026 ILS to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.1977 KES

YEARLY LOW

40.4547 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.7239 KES

2026 ILS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 46.1977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 40.4547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7429 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.0187 to the December average rate of 42.6329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 46.1977 was up 13.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 40.6185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230,988 KES

2025 Average 187,719 KES

Yearly Trough Low 202,274 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,714.69 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

46.1228

40.5547

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 42.7438, compared to 42.6644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.6644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 3.1249 KES (High: 46.1977 / Low: 43.0727). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9356 KES (High: 43.0589 / Low: 42.1233).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.1249

August Spread (Stable) ±0.9356

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 44.0482) against the same month in 2025 (average: 37.1496), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8986 (+18.57%).

2026 Avg (June) 44.0482

2025 Avg (June) 37.1496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.7391	40.4547	41.0187
February	42.1093	41.0578	41.5420
March	42.0963	41.0718	41.5286
April	43.6950	41.3436	42.6663
May	46.1881	43.8726	45.6588
June	46.1977	43.0727	44.0482
July	43.3779	42.0403	42.6960
August	43.0589	42.1233	42.6329