YEARLY HIGH
7.1953 AOA
YEARLY LOW
6.9847 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0748 AOA

2025 KES to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 7.1953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 6.9847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2106 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0564 to the December average rate of 7.0907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 7.1953 was down 2.78% compared to the 2024 peak of 7.4008, 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 35,977 AOA
2024 Average 32,578 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 34,924 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,053.08 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

7.0941
7.0530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AOA 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 7.0672, compared to 7.0824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.1458 AOA (High: 7.1953 / Low: 7.0496). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0474 AOA (High: 7.0992 / Low: 7.0517).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1458
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 7.0833) against the same month in 2024 (average: 6.8867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1966 (+2.85%).

2025 Avg (August) 7.0833
2024 Avg (August) 6.8867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0814 7.0273 7.0564
February 7.1008 6.9847 7.0721
March 7.1272 7.0265 7.0685
April 7.1124 7.0370 7.0684
May 7.0948 7.0425 7.0641
June 7.1003 7.0421 7.0736
July 7.0992 7.0517 7.0748
August 7.1953 7.0496 7.0833
September 7.1053 7.0515 7.0783
October 7.1240 7.0467 7.0891
November 7.1173 7.0264 7.0783
December 7.1225 7.0567 7.0907