2026 KES to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.1652 GNF

YEARLY LOW

67.3906 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

67.8241 GNF

2026 KES to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 68.1652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 67.3906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7746 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.8501 to the December average rate of 67.7967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 68.1652 was up 0.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 67.8239, 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 340,826 GNF

2025 Average 335,184 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 336,953 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,873.03 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

68.0640

67.7070

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to GNF 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 67.8313, compared to 67.8027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.8313

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.8027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.7249 GNF (High: 68.1213 / Low: 67.3964). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1893 GNF (High: 67.8788 / Low: 67.6895).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7249

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1893

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2881 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 68.0343) against the same month in 2025 (average: 66.9555), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0788 (+1.61%).

2026 Avg (February) 68.0343

2025 Avg (February) 66.9555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	68.0252	67.7250	67.8501
February	68.1652	67.9218	68.0343
March	68.0233	67.3906	67.7462
April	68.1213	67.3964	67.8142
May	67.9443	67.7077	67.8060
June	67.8533	67.5672	67.7368
July	67.9652	67.5768	67.8088
August	67.8788	67.6895	67.7967