2025 BOB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.8239 KES

YEARLY LOW

18.5849 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.7008 KES

2025 BOB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BOB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 18.8239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 18.5849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2390 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7148 to the December average rate of 18.6584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 18.8239 was down 20.41% compared to the 2024 peak of 23.6519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,120 KES

2024 Average 97,447 KES

Yearly Trough Low 92,924 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,195.18 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

18.7337

18.6515

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 18.7037, compared to 18.6980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.1986 KES (High: 18.7855 / Low: 18.5869). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1003 KES (High: 18.7441 / Low: 18.6437).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1986

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1003

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0564 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 18.7148) against the same month in 2024 (average: 23.1265), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4117 (-19.08%).

2025 Avg (January) 18.7148

2024 Avg (January) 23.1265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.8239	18.6312	18.7148
February	18.7490	18.5849	18.6825
March	18.7855	18.5869	18.7038
April	18.7816	18.6603	18.7269
May	18.7441	18.6437	18.6864
June	18.7499	18.6316	18.7077
July	18.8068	18.6449	18.7127
August	18.7477	18.6402	18.7032
September	18.7989	18.6464	18.7130
October	18.7528	18.5954	18.6861
November	18.8130	18.6213	18.7148
December	18.7335	18.5935	18.6584