2026 KES to THB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2612 THB

YEARLY LOW

0.2397 THB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2509 THB

2026 KES to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.2612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.2397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2429 to the December average rate of 0.2580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2612 was down 3.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2694, 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 1,306 THB

2025 Average 1,271 THB

Yearly Trough Low 1,198 THB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.71 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2607

0.2406

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to THB 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 0.2484, compared to 0.2585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0120 THB (High: 0.2543 / Low: 0.2423). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 THB (High: 0.2522 / Low: 0.2516).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.2590) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+3.28%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.2590

2025 Avg (July) 0.2508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2447	0.2397	0.2429
February	0.2468	0.2397	0.2423
March	0.2543	0.2423	0.2492
April	0.2538	0.2464	0.2496
May	0.2522	0.2516	0.2520
June	0.2582	0.2512	0.2544
July	0.2612	0.2566	0.2590
August	0.2593	0.2563	0.2580