YEARLY HIGH
0.7983 RSD
YEARLY LOW
0.7572 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7818 RSD

2026 KES to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.7983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.7572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0411 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7756 to the December average rate of 0.7874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7983 was down 9.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8828, 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 3,991 RSD
2025 Average 4,017 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 3,786 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.29 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7969
0.7680
JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to RSD 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 0.7787, compared to 0.7910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0263 RSD (High: 0.7835 / Low: 0.7572). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 RSD (High: 0.7887 / Low: 0.7858).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.7880) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.28%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.7880
2025 Avg (June) 0.7858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7835 0.7572 0.7756
February 0.7745 0.7620 0.7704
March 0.7959 0.7711 0.7845
April 0.7851 0.7693 0.7757
May 0.7795 0.7751 0.7781
June 0.7983 0.7776 0.7880
July 0.7970 0.7883 0.7945
August 0.7887 0.7858 0.7874