YEARLY HIGH
34.4692 COP
YEARLY LOW
28.5730 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.3376 COP

2025 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 34.4692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 28.5730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8961 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2785 to the December average rate of 29.4495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 34.4692 was down 1.17% compared to the 2024 peak of 34.8766, 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 172,346 COP
2024 Average 152,144 COP
Yearly Trough Low 142,865 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,480.73 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

33.6874
28.7811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to COP 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 32.4113, compared to 30.2638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 2.7222 COP (High: 34.4692 / Low: 31.7469). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7379 COP (High: 30.4191 / Low: 29.6812).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.7222
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 32.9937) against the same month in 2024 (average: 29.4370), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5567 (+12.08%).

2025 Avg (April) 32.9937
2024 Avg (April) 29.4370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.2755 32.1897 33.2785
February 32.3788 31.4445 31.9580
March 32.4791 31.4060 31.9873
April 34.4692 31.7469 32.9937
May 33.4586 31.6462 32.5280
June 32.3283 31.1802 31.7223
July 32.4439 30.8047 31.2736
August 32.4228 30.8561 31.3182
September 31.1209 29.6929 30.3180
October 30.4191 29.6812 30.0336
November 30.0667 28.5730 29.1900
December 29.9478 28.6701 29.4495