2025 BDT to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0825 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.0528 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0612 KES

2025 BDT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BDT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.0528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0635 to the December average rate of 1.0557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.0825 was down 27.30% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.4891, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,413 KES

2024 Average 5,855 KES

Yearly Trough Low 5,264 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.82 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.0663

1.0548

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.0624, compared to 1.0600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0624

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.0251 KES (High: 1.0825 / Low: 1.0575). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 KES (High: 1.0589 / Low: 1.0534).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 1.0635) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.4561), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3926 (-26.96%).

2025 Avg (January) 1.0635

2024 Avg (January) 1.4561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0825	1.0575	1.0635
February	1.0663	1.0549	1.0620
March	1.0684	1.0571	1.0641
April	1.0692	1.0618	1.0654
May	1.0660	1.0573	1.0616
June	1.0596	1.0539	1.0581
July	1.0702	1.0532	1.0603
August	1.0662	1.0568	1.0629
September	1.0672	1.0612	1.0629
October	1.0646	1.0528	1.0596
November	1.0629	1.0533	1.0589
December	1.0589	1.0534	1.0557