YEARLY HIGH
2.2676 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.1504 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1783 PKR

2025 KES to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 2.2676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 2.1504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1173 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1542 to the December average rate of 2.1737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 2.2676 was up 3.76% compared to the 2024 peak of 2.1855, 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 11,338 PKR
2024 Average 10,387 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 10,752 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 586.44 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

2.2025
2.1499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PKR 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 2.1704, compared to 2.1863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.1114 PKR (High: 2.2676 / Low: 2.1563). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 PKR (High: 2.1612 / Low: 2.1504).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1114
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 2.1693) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.0284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1409 (+6.95%).

2025 Avg (March) 2.1693
2024 Avg (March) 2.0284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1612 2.1504 2.1542
February 2.1730 2.1575 2.1622
March 2.2676 2.1563 2.1693
April 2.1779 2.1602 2.1681
May 2.1898 2.1735 2.1801
June 2.1990 2.1792 2.1882
July 2.2077 2.1863 2.1981
August 2.2023 2.1757 2.1906
September 2.1975 2.1730 2.1878
October 2.1962 2.1722 2.1859
November 2.1917 2.1675 2.1818
December 2.1867 2.1674 2.1737