2026 KES to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

205.2016 VND

YEARLY LOW

199.6819 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

203.1290 VND

2026 KES to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 205.2016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 199.6819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5197 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.3467 to the December average rate of 203.4059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 205.2016 was down 0.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 206.2988, 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 1,026,008 VND

2025 Average 1,005,849 VND

Yearly Trough Low 998,410 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,598.37 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

203.6637

201.4742

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to VND 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 203.0536, compared to 203.3553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.0536

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 203.3553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 4.4652 VND (High: 205.2016 / Low: 200.7364). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5767 VND (High: 203.6115 / Low: 203.0349).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.4652

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6900 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 203.3467) against the same month in 2025 (average: 195.5084), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8382 (+4.01%).

2026 Avg (January) 203.3467

2025 Avg (January) 195.5084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	205.2016	200.7364	203.3467
February	203.0293	199.6819	201.6566
March	203.7681	202.2025	203.0567
April	204.1044	202.2966	203.4812
May	204.0728	203.2399	203.4480
June	203.6115	203.0349	203.3323
July	203.6488	203.0142	203.3047
August	203.8285	203.0600	203.4059