2025 KES to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 KES to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the KES to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 22.6228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 16.4277.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1951 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0507 to the December average rate of 17.4919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 22.6228 was up 0.84% compared to the 2024 peak of 22.4348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
KES to CDF 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 22.2586, compared to 19.9211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3375 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 3.6456 CDF (High: 20.2703 / Low: 16.6247). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2719 CDF (High: 22.1638 / Low: 21.8919).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.8291 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 22.3998) against the same month in 2024 (average: 22.0573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3425 (+1.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1638 | 21.8919 | 22.0507 |
| February | 22.2636 | 21.9415 | 22.1588 |
| March | 22.3735 | 22.0202 | 22.1794 |
| April | 22.4967 | 22.1563 | 22.3867 |
| May | 22.5170 | 22.2077 | 22.4180 |
| June | 22.5196 | 22.2162 | 22.3580 |
| July | 22.5840 | 22.2857 | 22.4148 |
| August | 22.6228 | 22.1236 | 22.3998 |
| September | 22.4917 | 20.3368 | 21.9497 |
| October | 20.2703 | 16.6247 | 18.1205 |
| November | 17.7700 | 16.4277 | 17.1497 |
| December | 17.7780 | 16.7783 | 17.4919 |