2026 IMP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

175.3598 KES

YEARLY LOW

127.9030 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.1132 KES

2026 IMP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 175.3598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 127.9030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.4569 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.9709 to the December average rate of 174.0281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 175.3598 was up 34.20% 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 IMP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 876,799 KES

2025 Average 646,373 KES

Yearly Trough Low 639,515 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 237,284.34 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

178.7439

124.3646

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 144.9750, compared to 173.5277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.5527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.9750

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.5277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 46.0648 KES (High: 175.1648 / Low: 129.1000). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4445 KES (High: 174.3288 / Low: 173.8843).

April Spread (Volatile) ±46.0648

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4445

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.7807 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 174.2123) against the same month in 2025 (average: 129.3031), the exchange rate shifted by +44.9092 (+34.73%).

2026 Avg (May) 174.2123

2025 Avg (May) 129.3031

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	175.1648	129.1000	135.9270
May	175.3598	173.7868	174.2123
June	174.3421	170.6195	172.4316
July	174.5957	171.4912	173.0273
August	174.3288	173.8843	174.0281