2026 KES to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0078 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0077 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0077 USD

2026 KES to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0078 to the December average rate of 0.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0078 was down 0.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0079, 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 39 USD

2025 Average 39 USD

Yearly Trough Low 38 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.72 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0078

0.0077

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KES to USD 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 0.0077, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0077

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0077).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0078) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.32%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0078

2025 Avg (January) 0.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0078	0.0077	0.0078
February	0.0078	0.0077	0.0078
March	0.0078	0.0077	0.0077
April	0.0077	0.0077	0.0077
May	0.0077	0.0077	0.0077
June	0.0077	0.0077	0.0077