2026 KES to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2653 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.1822 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2275 JPY

2026 KES to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 1.2653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.1822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0831 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2153 to the December average rate of 1.2174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2653 was up 3.39% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2238, 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 6,326 JPY

2025 Average 5,788 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 5,911 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 415.43 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2616

1.1979

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to JPY 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 1.2244, compared to 1.2368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0518 JPY (High: 1.2340 / Low: 1.1822). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 JPY (High: 1.2206 / Low: 1.2129).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0389 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.2562) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1190 (+10.46%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.2562

2025 Avg (July) 1.1372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2340	1.1822	1.2153
February	1.2222	1.1838	1.2032
March	1.2380	1.2156	1.2270
April	1.2409	1.2192	1.2306
May	1.2314	1.2149	1.2283
June	1.2541	1.2320	1.2422
July	1.2653	1.2407	1.2562
August	1.2206	1.2129	1.2174