2026 XCD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.2101 KES

YEARLY LOW

47.3268 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.8337 KES

2026 XCD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 48.2101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 47.3268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8833 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.7219 to the December average rate of 47.8393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 48.2101 was down 0.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 48.3492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 241,050 KES

2025 Average 239,187 KES

Yearly Trough Low 236,634 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,416.56 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

47.9137

47.6743

JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD 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 47.8286, compared to 47.8492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.8286

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.8492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.5917 KES (High: 48.2101 / Low: 47.6184). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0939 KES (High: 47.9376 / Low: 47.8437).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5917

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0939

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 47.8851) against the same month in 2025 (average: 47.8172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0678 (+0.14%).

2026 Avg (March) 47.8851

2025 Avg (March) 47.8172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.7898	47.3268	47.7219
February	48.0690	47.5736	47.6943
March	48.2101	47.6184	47.8851
April	48.1723	47.7697	47.8930
May	47.9342	47.7882	47.8833
June	47.9376	47.8437	47.8937
July	47.9362	47.7769	47.8592
August	47.8738	47.7408	47.8393