YEARLY HIGH
1.0348 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.9993 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0207 DZD

2026 KES to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 1.0348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.9993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0065 to the December average rate of 1.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0348 was down 2.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,174 DZD
2025 Average 5,092 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,996 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.49 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0334
1.0040
JanuMarcMayJuly

KES to DZD 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 1.0190, compared to 1.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0284 DZD (High: 1.0277 / Low: 0.9993). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 DZD (High: 1.0313 / Low: 1.0304).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.0306) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+2.15%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.0306
2025 Avg (June) 1.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0103 1.0015 1.0065
February 1.0109 1.0019 1.0070
March 1.0277 0.9993 1.0202
April 1.0273 1.0176 1.0237
May 1.0274 1.0253 1.0260
June 1.0348 1.0253 1.0306
July 1.0313 1.0304 1.0309