2026 TMT to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

130.2902 KES

YEARLY LOW

36.7584 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

81.3929 KES

2026 TMT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TMT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 130.2902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 36.7584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.5318 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.9709 to the December average rate of 36.8694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -71.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 130.2902 was down 0.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 130.6662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 651,451 KES

2025 Average 646,373 KES

Yearly Trough Low 183,792 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 467,658.92 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

138.6660

27.6151

JanuMarcMayJuly

TMT 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 96.2294, compared to 36.8834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 59.3460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.2294

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 93.3549 KES (High: 130.1880 / Low: 36.8331). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1278 KES (High: 36.9752 / Low: 36.8474).

April Spread (Volatile) ±93.3549

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1278

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 79.3092 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -79.3092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 129.4118) against the same month in 2025 (average: 129.2284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1834 (+0.14%).

2026 Avg (March) 129.4118

2025 Avg (March) 129.2284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	129.1543	127.9030	128.9709
February	129.9090	128.5700	128.8962
March	130.2902	128.6910	129.4118
April	130.1880	36.8331	116.2346
May	36.9752	36.8474	36.9254
June	37.0190	36.8699	36.9374
July	37.0143	36.7862	36.8974
August	36.9652	36.7584	36.8694