2026 KES to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

163.9485 SLL

YEARLY LOW

160.9446 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

162.2190 SLL

2026 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 163.9485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 160.9446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0039 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.5913 to the December average rate of 162.2498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 163.9485 was down 0.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 164.8416, 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 819,743 SLL

2025 Average 811,049 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 804,723 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,019.43 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

162.7536

161.9399

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to SLL 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 162.2296, compared to 162.1873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.2296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.1873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.0000 SLL (High: 162.9446 / Low: 160.9446). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3176 SLL (High: 162.1771 / Low: 161.8595).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0000

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3176

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 0.6477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 162.5913) against the same month in 2025 (average: 162.0757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5156 (+0.32%).

2026 Avg (January) 162.5913

2025 Avg (January) 162.0757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	163.9485	162.3600	162.5913
February	163.0979	161.4168	162.6858
March	162.9446	160.9446	162.0381
April	162.4284	161.0710	162.0114
May	162.3655	161.8708	162.0432
June	162.1771	161.8595	162.0077
July	162.4038	161.8641	162.1248
August	162.5267	162.0753	162.2498