2026 TJS to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.0643 KES

YEARLY LOW

13.4310 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.8343 KES

2026 TJS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TJS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 14.0643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 13.4310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6334 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8641 to the December average rate of 14.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 14.0643 was down 0.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.0984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,322 KES

2025 Average 65,064 KES

Yearly Trough Low 67,155 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,166.80 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.0749

13.4700

JanuMarcMayJuly

TJS 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 13.7757, compared to 14.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7757

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.2747 KES (High: 14.0407 / Low: 13.7660). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0455 KES (High: 14.0509 / Low: 14.0054).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2747

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0455

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1779 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 13.9958) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.4387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5571 (+4.15%).

2026 Avg (July) 13.9958

2025 Avg (July) 13.4387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.9736	13.7855	13.8641
February	13.8116	13.5482	13.6862
March	13.6135	13.4310	13.5204
April	13.7695	13.5724	13.6617
May	14.0407	13.7660	13.9846
June	14.0233	13.8515	13.9373
July	14.0643	13.9481	13.9958
August	14.0509	14.0054	14.0244