YEARLY HIGH
0.1211 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.1179 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1191 MVR

2025 KES to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.1211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.1179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1191 to the December average rate of 0.1195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.1211 was down 0.45% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.1216, 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 605 MVR
2024 Average 575 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 590 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.63 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.1196
0.1183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MVR 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 0.1192, compared to 0.1190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.0021 MVR (High: 0.1211 / Low: 0.1189). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MVR (High: 0.1194 / Low: 0.1188).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 0.1193) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.1191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.17%).

2025 Avg (August) 0.1193
2024 Avg (August) 0.1191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1195 0.1186 0.1191
February 0.1195 0.1179 0.1192
March 0.1204 0.1186 0.1192
April 0.1194 0.1186 0.1191
May 0.1198 0.1189 0.1195
June 0.1199 0.1190 0.1192
July 0.1194 0.1188 0.1191
August 0.1211 0.1189 0.1193
September 0.1194 0.1182 0.1187
October 0.1189 0.1181 0.1184
November 0.1193 0.1185 0.1191
December 0.1199 0.1190 0.1195