2025 BMD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 BMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the BMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 130.6662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 127.2100.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4562 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.3812 to the December average rate of 129.0498, 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 130.6662 was down 20.32% compared to the 2024 peak of 163.9893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
BMD 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 129.3202, compared to 129.2302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0900 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 2.2900 KES (High: 129.5000 / Low: 127.2100). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4405 KES (High: 129.5000 / Low: 129.0595).
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 0.2850 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 129.2427) against the same month in 2024 (average: 152.5428), the exchange rate shifted by -23.3001 (-15.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 129.8981 | 129.0000 | 129.3812 |
| February | 130.6662 | 128.9708 | 129.2427 |
| March | 129.7939 | 127.9597 | 129.2284 |
| April | 129.8500 | 129.0000 | 129.4174 |
| May | 129.5000 | 129.0200 | 129.3031 |
| June | 129.5000 | 128.9500 | 129.3483 |
| July | 129.6281 | 128.9782 | 129.3117 |
| August | 129.5000 | 127.2100 | 129.1625 |
| September | 129.5000 | 129.0595 | 129.3221 |
| October | 129.5465 | 128.7200 | 129.2001 |
| November | 130.0000 | 128.8418 | 129.3348 |
| December | 129.4764 | 128.7472 | 129.0498 |