2025 KES to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 164.8416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 160.4814.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3602 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.0757 to the December average rate of 162.4919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 164.8416 was down 0.06% compared to the 2024 peak of 164.9453, 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 SLL 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 162.1524, compared to 162.2656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1132 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 2.9150 SLL (High: 164.8416 / Low: 161.9266). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5527 SLL (High: 162.4794 / Low: 161.9266).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2377 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 162.3520) against the same month in 2024 (average: 162.3531), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 162.5543 | 161.4304 | 162.0757 |
| February | 162.5911 | 160.4814 | 162.2501 |
| March | 163.8758 | 161.5599 | 162.2681 |
| April | 162.5543 | 161.4902 | 162.0304 |
| May | 162.5291 | 161.9266 | 162.1733 |
| June | 162.6173 | 161.9266 | 162.1167 |
| July | 162.5818 | 161.7666 | 162.1628 |
| August | 164.8416 | 161.9266 | 162.3520 |
| September | 162.4794 | 161.9266 | 162.1496 |
| October | 162.9079 | 161.8685 | 162.3030 |
| November | 162.7539 | 161.3038 | 162.1341 |
| December | 162.8735 | 161.9562 | 162.4919 |