YEARLY HIGH
62.1545 PYG
YEARLY LOW
50.8857 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.5443 PYG

2025 KES to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 62.1545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 50.8857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2689 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.8982 to the December average rate of 52.5874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 62.1545 was up 0.18% compared to the 2024 peak of 62.0428, 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 310,773 PYG
2024 Average 282,382 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 254,428 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,344.45 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

62.8110
51.6580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PYG 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 61.4884, compared to 55.6003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.4884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.6003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was July, with a trading range of 3.8819 PYG (High: 61.7724 / Low: 57.8905). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4016 PYG (High: 61.9901 / Low: 61.5886).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.8819
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.7654 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2025: 61.8816) against the same month in 2024 (average: 57.0262), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8554 (+8.51%).

2025 Avg (May) 61.8816
2024 Avg (May) 57.0262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.3539 60.3043 60.8982
February 61.4197 60.5572 61.0839
March 61.9736 61.0952 61.5339
April 62.0947 61.5698 61.8217
May 62.1545 61.6715 61.8816
June 61.9901 61.5886 61.7111
July 61.7724 57.8905 59.7558
August 57.9914 55.4789 56.9903
September 55.9036 54.6548 55.2588
October 54.9734 53.9795 54.6055
November 54.9620 53.7841 54.4037
December 54.1733 50.8857 52.5874