2026 RUB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8274 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.5044 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6820 KES

2026 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 1.8274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.5044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3231 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6539 to the December average rate of 1.6112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8274 was up 7.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.7037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,137 KES

2025 Average 7,766 KES

Yearly Trough Low 7,522 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,615.30 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8263

1.5870

JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB 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 1.6967, compared to 1.6378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6967

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1764 KES (High: 1.8166 / Low: 1.6402). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 KES (High: 1.6997 / Low: 1.6641).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1764

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0881 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1.8064) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2008 (+12.50%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.8064

2025 Avg (May) 1.6056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7142	1.5926	1.6539
February	1.6997	1.6641	1.6790
March	1.6650	1.5044	1.6069
April	1.7294	1.6142	1.6818
May	1.8274	1.7226	1.8064
June	1.8166	1.6402	1.7524
July	1.6929	1.6203	1.6643
August	1.6313	1.5844	1.6112