2025 JPY to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 JPY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the JPY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.9217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.8172.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1046 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8262 to the December average rate of 0.8271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.9217 was down 17.38% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.1157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
JPY 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 0.8719, compared to 0.8575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0144 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0587 KES (High: 0.9217 / Low: 0.8630). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 KES (High: 0.8346 / Low: 0.8172).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 0.8981) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.8525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0456 (+5.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.8388 | 0.8179 | 0.8262 |
| February | 0.8693 | 0.8309 | 0.8522 |
| March | 0.8795 | 0.8559 | 0.8664 |
| April | 0.9217 | 0.8630 | 0.8981 |
| May | 0.9074 | 0.8717 | 0.8935 |
| June | 0.9065 | 0.8837 | 0.8949 |
| July | 0.9026 | 0.8565 | 0.8794 |
| August | 0.8816 | 0.8634 | 0.8764 |
| September | 0.8835 | 0.8631 | 0.8739 |
| October | 0.8803 | 0.8390 | 0.8542 |
| November | 0.8444 | 0.8244 | 0.8338 |
| December | 0.8346 | 0.8172 | 0.8271 |