2026 KES to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0635 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0617 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0624 SBD

2026 KES to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0630 to the December average rate of 0.0625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0635 was down 3.33% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0657, 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 318 SBD

2025 Average 321 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 309 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.95 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0630

0.0620

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to SBD 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 0.0623, compared to 0.0624 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) 0.0623

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 SBD (High: 0.0635 / Low: 0.0624). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0626 / Low: 0.0624).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0630) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0652), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-3.43%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0630

2025 Avg (January) 0.0652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0635	0.0624	0.0630
February	0.0626	0.0620	0.0625
March	0.0625	0.0617	0.0622
April	0.0624	0.0618	0.0621
May	0.0623	0.0619	0.0621
June	0.0623	0.0620	0.0622
July	0.0626	0.0622	0.0624
August	0.0626	0.0624	0.0625