2026 PHP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2377 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.0933 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1487 KES

2026 PHP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PHP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 2.2377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 2.0933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1444 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1807 to the December average rate of 2.0991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2377 was down 4.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.3369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 559,417 KES

2025 Average 562,331 KES

Yearly Trough Low 523,314 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,102.87 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2276

2.0874

JanuMarcMayJuly

PHP to KES 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 2.1569, compared to 2.0991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1569

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0892 KES (High: 2.2311 / Low: 2.1419). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 KES (High: 2.1080 / Low: 2.1030).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0892

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2.2159) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.2276), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0117 (-0.53%).

2026 Avg (February) 2.2159

2025 Avg (February) 2.2276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1953	2.1680	2.1807
February	2.2377	2.1840	2.2159
March	2.2311	2.1419	2.1732
April	2.1791	2.0947	2.1508
May	2.1080	2.1030	2.1054
June	2.1470	2.0933	2.1157
July	2.1052	2.0936	2.0991