YEARLY HIGH
0.3685 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3375 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3542 MUR

2025 KES to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.3375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3616 to the December average rate of 0.3569, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.3685 was up 0.35% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.3672, 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 1,842 MUR
2024 Average 1,725 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,688 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.93 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.3629
0.3473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MUR 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 0.3546, compared to 0.3537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3546
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.0173 MUR (High: 0.3675 / Low: 0.3502). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 MUR (High: 0.3583 / Low: 0.3557).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.3616) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.2797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0819 (+29.30%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.3616
2024 Avg (January) 0.2797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3685 0.3581 0.3616
February 0.3666 0.3570 0.3605
March 0.3628 0.3467 0.3523
April 0.3545 0.3375 0.3486
May 0.3577 0.3481 0.3530
June 0.3549 0.3484 0.3516
July 0.3612 0.3466 0.3512
August 0.3675 0.3502 0.3548
September 0.3574 0.3485 0.3529
October 0.3541 0.3476 0.3513
November 0.3581 0.3531 0.3554
December 0.3583 0.3557 0.3569