2026 KES to MKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4191 MKD

YEARLY LOW

0.3974 MKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4103 MKD

2026 KES to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.4191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.3974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4073 to the December average rate of 0.4129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4191 was down 9.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4641, 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 2,095 MKD

2025 Average 2,110 MKD

Yearly Trough Low 1,987 MKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.27 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4183

0.4031

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to MKD 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 0.4088, compared to 0.4150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0139 MKD (High: 0.4114 / Low: 0.3974). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MKD (High: 0.4133 / Low: 0.4125).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.4135) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.23%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.4135

2025 Avg (June) 0.4126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4114	0.3974	0.4073
February	0.4065	0.4003	0.4044
March	0.4157	0.4049	0.4115
April	0.4125	0.4041	0.4074
May	0.4093	0.4070	0.4085
June	0.4191	0.4083	0.4135
July	0.4182	0.4129	0.4170
August	0.4133	0.4125	0.4129