2026 KES to SRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2980 SRD

YEARLY LOW

0.2871 SRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2911 SRD

2026 KES to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.2980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.2871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2962 to the December average rate of 0.2924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2980 was down 3.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3086, 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 1,490 SRD

2025 Average 1,441 SRD

Yearly Trough Low 1,436 SRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.52 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2970

0.2870

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to SRD 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 0.2909, compared to 0.2918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2909

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0057 SRD (High: 0.2929 / Low: 0.2872). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SRD (High: 0.2928 / Low: 0.2921).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2962) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0249 (+9.19%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2962

2025 Avg (January) 0.2712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2980	0.2946	0.2962
February	0.2956	0.2916	0.2933
March	0.2929	0.2872	0.2901
April	0.2915	0.2872	0.2894
May	0.2900	0.2872	0.2878
June	0.2899	0.2871	0.2889
July	0.2922	0.2899	0.2911
August	0.2928	0.2921	0.2924