2026 KES to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.1054 BIF

YEARLY LOW

22.1724 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.9683 BIF

2026 KES to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 23.1054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 22.1724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9330 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.9477 to the December average rate of 23.0447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.1054 was down 0.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 23.1624, 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 115,527 BIF

2025 Average 114,380 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 110,862 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,665.02 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.0609

22.8666

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KES to BIF 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 22.9683, 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 22.9683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.9683

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.8318 BIF (High: 23.0042 / Low: 22.1724). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0730 BIF (High: 23.0430 / Low: 22.9700).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8318

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0730

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0957 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 23.0447) against the same month in 2025 (average: 22.8831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1617 (+0.71%).

2026 Avg (June) 23.0447

2025 Avg (June) 22.8831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.9883	22.8458	22.9477
February	23.0452	22.8992	22.9785
March	23.0042	22.1724	22.8828
April	23.0869	22.8207	22.9617
May	23.0430	22.9700	22.9944
June	23.1054	22.9565	23.0447