2026 KES to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0116 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0107 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0110 AUD

2026 KES to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0114 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0116 was down 10.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0130, 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 AUD

2025 Average 60 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 54 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.29 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0115

0.0107

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KES to AUD 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 0.0110, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0110

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 AUD (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0110). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AUD (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0107).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0114) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-7.86%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0114

2025 Avg (January) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0116	0.0110	0.0114
February	0.0112	0.0109	0.0110
March	0.0113	0.0109	0.0110
April	0.0112	0.0108	0.0109
May	0.0108	0.0107	0.0108
June	0.0110	0.0108	0.0109