2026 KES to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0108 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0105 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0107 CAD

2026 KES to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.0108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0107 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0108 was down 3.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0113, 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 54 CAD

2025 Average 54 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 52 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.76 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0108

0.0106

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KES to CAD 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 0.0107, 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 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0107

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0107).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.0108) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.71%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.0108

2025 Avg (June) 0.0106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0108	0.0105	0.0107
February	0.0107	0.0105	0.0106
March	0.0107	0.0105	0.0106
April	0.0107	0.0105	0.0106
May	0.0107	0.0105	0.0106
June	0.0108	0.0107	0.0108