2025 KES to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 KES to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the KES to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 3.7209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 3.2094.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5115 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6788 to the December average rate of 3.2576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 3.7209 was up 1.19% compared to the 2024 peak of 3.6772, 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 KMF 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 3.4974, compared to 3.2665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2309 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.2218 KMF (High: 3.5333 / Low: 3.3115). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0464 KMF (High: 3.2868 / Low: 3.2404).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1214 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 3.6788) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.8252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8535 (+30.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7209 | 3.6249 | 3.6788 |
| February | 3.7120 | 3.6230 | 3.6604 |
| March | 3.6866 | 3.4748 | 3.5390 |
| April | 3.5333 | 3.3115 | 3.4373 |
| May | 3.4167 | 3.3379 | 3.3631 |
| June | 3.3602 | 3.2392 | 3.3060 |
| July | 3.3407 | 3.2314 | 3.2613 |
| August | 3.3606 | 3.2254 | 3.2723 |
| September | 3.2764 | 3.2094 | 3.2467 |
| October | 3.3017 | 3.2432 | 3.2749 |
| November | 3.3197 | 3.2572 | 3.2864 |
| December | 3.2868 | 3.2404 | 3.2576 |