2025 KES to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 KES to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the KES to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 1.2473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.2024.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2132 to the December average rate of 1.2396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.2473 was up 0.92% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.2359, 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 JMD 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 1.2223, compared to 1.2392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0200 JMD (High: 1.2304 / Low: 1.2105). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 JMD (High: 1.2336 / Low: 1.2265).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2025: 1.2421) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.2274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+1.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2218 | 1.2024 | 1.2132 |
| February | 1.2304 | 1.2105 | 1.2211 |
| March | 1.2235 | 1.2089 | 1.2139 |
| April | 1.2268 | 1.2174 | 1.2210 |
| May | 1.2336 | 1.2265 | 1.2298 |
| June | 1.2409 | 1.2273 | 1.2350 |
| July | 1.2413 | 1.2327 | 1.2366 |
| August | 1.2416 | 1.2327 | 1.2380 |
| September | 1.2418 | 1.2320 | 1.2384 |
| October | 1.2473 | 1.2368 | 1.2421 |
| November | 1.2464 | 1.2334 | 1.2403 |
| December | 1.2448 | 1.2319 | 1.2396 |