2026 KES to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1208 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.1186 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1195 MVR

2026 KES to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1198 to the December average rate of 0.1196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1208 was down 0.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1211, 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 604 MVR

2025 Average 596 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 593 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.07 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1199

0.1190

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to MVR 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 0.1195, compared to 0.1195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 MVR (High: 0.1201 / Low: 0.1186). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MVR (High: 0.1198 / Low: 0.1194).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1198) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.64%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1198

2025 Avg (January) 0.1191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1208	0.1197	0.1198
February	0.1202	0.1190	0.1198
March	0.1201	0.1186	0.1194
April	0.1198	0.1187	0.1194
May	0.1197	0.1189	0.1191
June	0.1195	0.1190	0.1193
July	0.1197	0.1193	0.1195
August	0.1198	0.1194	0.1196