2026 KES to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.6092 ARS

YEARLY LOW

10.4613 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.0951 ARS

2026 KES to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 11.6092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 10.4613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1479 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2368 to the December average rate of 11.5472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.6092 was up 0.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.5287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,046 ARS

2025 Average 48,086 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 52,306 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,739.65 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.6338

10.5949

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to ARS 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 10.9530, compared to 11.5215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9530

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5965 ARS (High: 11.2442 / Low: 10.6477). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1189 ARS (High: 11.6092 / Low: 11.4903).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5965

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3156 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 11.5472) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.2586), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2887 (+12.56%).

2026 Avg (August) 11.5472

2025 Avg (August) 10.2586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.4653	11.0203	11.2368
February	11.2442	10.6477	10.9212
March	11.1320	10.5466	10.7977
April	10.9467	10.4613	10.6815
May	10.9071	10.7831	10.8813
June	11.4475	10.9237	11.1993
July	11.5770	11.3856	11.4958
August	11.6092	11.4903	11.5472