2025 KES to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 KES to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the KES to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1.3902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 1.3631.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3744 to the December average rate of 1.3780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.3902 was down 0.47% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.3967, 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 DJF 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 1.3757, compared to 1.3761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0201 DJF (High: 1.3902 / Low: 1.3701). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 DJF (High: 1.3787 / Low: 1.3721).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 1.3757) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.2941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0816 (+6.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3819 | 1.3704 | 1.3744 |
| February | 1.3867 | 1.3727 | 1.3768 |
| March | 1.3902 | 1.3701 | 1.3757 |
| April | 1.3785 | 1.3686 | 1.3746 |
| May | 1.3820 | 1.3729 | 1.3776 |
| June | 1.3807 | 1.3707 | 1.3747 |
| July | 1.3787 | 1.3721 | 1.3752 |
| August | 1.3825 | 1.3631 | 1.3758 |
| September | 1.3789 | 1.3702 | 1.3753 |
| October | 1.3821 | 1.3729 | 1.3770 |
| November | 1.3816 | 1.3674 | 1.3750 |
| December | 1.3815 | 1.3708 | 1.3780 |