2026 KES to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.4502 COP

YEARLY LOW

23.9846 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.3059 COP

2026 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 29.4502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 23.9846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4656 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.6262 to the December average rate of 24.1639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 29.4502 was down 14.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 34.4692, 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 147,251 COP

2025 Average 156,678 COP

Yearly Trough Low 119,923 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,328.20 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

29.1229

23.7131

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to COP 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 28.1672, compared to 24.7219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.1672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.7219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1.9700 COP (High: 26.5414 / Low: 24.5713). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2189 COP (High: 28.2470 / Low: 28.0280).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.9700

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2189

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7873 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 28.6721) against the same month in 2025 (average: 31.9873), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3153 (-10.36%).

2026 Avg (March) 28.6721

2025 Avg (March) 31.9873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.2450	27.7449	28.6262
February	29.1982	28.0819	28.5496
March	29.4502	27.9497	28.6721
April	28.4285	27.4814	27.9535
May	28.2470	28.0280	28.1345
June	28.1168	26.4375	27.0673
July	26.5414	24.5713	25.2800
August	24.4754	23.9846	24.1639