2025 KES to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0148 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0128 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0134 BAM

2025 KES to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0148 was up 1.62% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0146, 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 74 BAM

2024 Average 67 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 64 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.20 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0148

0.0127

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KES to BAM 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 0.0139, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0009 BAM (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BAM (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0129).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.0146) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+30.19%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.0146

2024 Avg (January) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0148	0.0144	0.0146
February	0.0148	0.0144	0.0145
March	0.0146	0.0138	0.0140
April	0.0140	0.0131	0.0135
May	0.0136	0.0133	0.0134
June	0.0134	0.0129	0.0131
July	0.0132	0.0128	0.0129
August	0.0133	0.0129	0.0130
September	0.0130	0.0128	0.0129
October	0.0131	0.0129	0.0130
November	0.0132	0.0130	0.0131
December	0.0130	0.0129	0.0129