2026 KES to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2326 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.2062 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2189 JMD

2026 KES to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.2326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.2062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2239 to the December average rate of 1.2245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2326 was down 1.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2473, 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 6,163 JMD

2025 Average 6,154 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 6,031 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.44 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2258

1.2103

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to JMD 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 1.2173, compared to 1.2238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2173

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0199 JMD (High: 1.2290 / Low: 1.2091). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 JMD (High: 1.2176 / Low: 1.2135).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.2239) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+0.88%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.2239

2025 Avg (January) 1.2132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2326	1.2150	1.2239
February	1.2172	1.2075	1.2116
March	1.2177	1.2062	1.2124
April	1.2290	1.2091	1.2198
May	1.2176	1.2135	1.2160
June	1.2246	1.2149	1.2200
July	1.2302	1.2130	1.2232
August	1.2294	1.2207	1.2245