YEARLY HIGH
3.1118 AMD
YEARLY LOW
2.9101 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9946 AMD

2025 KES to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 3.1118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 2.9101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2016 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0903 to the December average rate of 2.9552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 3.1118 was up 0.04% compared to the 2024 peak of 3.1106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,559 AMD
2024 Average 14,640 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 14,551 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,008.22 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

3.1042
2.9380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AMD 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 3.0298, compared to 2.9594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0724 AMD (High: 3.1111 / Low: 3.0387). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 AMD (High: 2.9645 / Low: 2.9504).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0724
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 3.0903) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.5334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5569 (+21.98%).

2025 Avg (January) 3.0903
2024 Avg (January) 2.5334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1118 3.0653 3.0903
February 3.1111 3.0387 3.0736
March 3.0707 3.0171 3.0382
April 3.0259 3.0065 3.0169
May 3.0146 2.9659 2.9909
June 2.9851 2.9593 2.9692
July 2.9768 2.9601 2.9690
August 2.9733 2.9101 2.9591
September 2.9645 2.9504 2.9575
October 2.9750 2.9537 2.9635
November 2.9634 2.9312 2.9519
December 2.9618 2.9329 2.9552