YEARLY HIGH
0.0295 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0246 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0267 ILS

2025 KES to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.0295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0279 to the December average rate of 0.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0295 was down 0.45% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0297, 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 148 ILS
2024 Average 138 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 123 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.52 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0289
0.0245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ILS 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 0.0278, compared to 0.0256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was June, with a trading range of 0.0018 ILS (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0260). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ILS (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0252).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 0.0285) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0286), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.31%).

2025 Avg (April) 0.0285
2024 Avg (April) 0.0286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0285 0.0273 0.0279
February 0.0279 0.0274 0.0276
March 0.0288 0.0279 0.0283
April 0.0295 0.0280 0.0285
May 0.0280 0.0271 0.0276
June 0.0278 0.0260 0.0269
July 0.0263 0.0256 0.0259
August 0.0268 0.0257 0.0262
September 0.0262 0.0255 0.0259
October 0.0257 0.0252 0.0254
November 0.0254 0.0248 0.0252
December 0.0252 0.0246 0.0249