2026 KES to MNT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.8635 MNT

YEARLY LOW

27.3963 MNT

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.6366 MNT

2026 KES to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 27.8635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 27.3963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4672 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.6253 to the December average rate of 27.8160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 27.8635 was down 1.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 28.2085, 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 139,317 MNT

2025 Average 134,744 MNT

Yearly Trough Low 136,982 MNT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,335.89 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

27.8399

27.5534

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to MNT 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 27.6042, compared to 27.7336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.6042

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.3554 MNT (High: 27.7592 / Low: 27.4038). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 MNT (High: 27.6061 / Low: 27.5520).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3554

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0968 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 27.8160) against the same month in 2025 (average: 27.8111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+0.02%).

2026 Avg (August) 27.8160

2025 Avg (August) 27.8111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.8336	27.5639	27.6253
February	27.7592	27.4038	27.6791
March	27.7368	27.3963	27.5823
April	27.6489	27.4178	27.5779
May	27.6382	27.5540	27.5833
June	27.6061	27.5520	27.5773
July	27.7885	27.5912	27.6512
August	27.8635	27.7861	27.8160