2025 BBD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 BBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the BBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 65.3331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 63.6050.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7281 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.6906 to the December average rate of 64.5249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 65.3331 was down 20.32% compared to the 2024 peak of 81.9946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
BBD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 64.6601, compared to 64.6151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0450 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 1.1450 KES (High: 64.7500 / Low: 63.6050). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2203 KES (High: 64.7500 / Low: 64.5297).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1425 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 64.6214) against the same month in 2024 (average: 76.2714), the exchange rate shifted by -11.6500 (-15.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.9490 | 64.5000 | 64.6906 |
| February | 65.3331 | 64.4854 | 64.6214 |
| March | 64.8970 | 63.9799 | 64.6142 |
| April | 64.9250 | 64.5000 | 64.7087 |
| May | 64.7500 | 64.5100 | 64.6516 |
| June | 64.7500 | 64.4750 | 64.6742 |
| July | 64.8140 | 64.4891 | 64.6558 |
| August | 64.7500 | 63.6050 | 64.5813 |
| September | 64.7500 | 64.5297 | 64.6610 |
| October | 64.7732 | 64.3600 | 64.6001 |
| November | 65.0000 | 64.4209 | 64.6674 |
| December | 64.7382 | 64.3736 | 64.5249 |