2026 KES to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0545 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.0522 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0531 CNY

2026 KES to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0541 to the December average rate of 0.0523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0545 was down 4.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0568, 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 273 CNY

2025 Average 278 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 261 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.41 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0542

0.0522

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KES to CNY 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 0.0531, 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 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0531

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0008 CNY (High: 0.0539 / Low: 0.0532). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CNY (High: 0.0524 / Low: 0.0522).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

June 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 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0541) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0564), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-4.12%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0541

2025 Avg (January) 0.0564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0545	0.0539	0.0541
February	0.0539	0.0532	0.0536
March	0.0536	0.0530	0.0533
April	0.0530	0.0527	0.0528
May	0.0529	0.0523	0.0524
June	0.0524	0.0522	0.0523