YEARLY HIGH
164.8416 SLL
YEARLY LOW
160.4814 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.2090 SLL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 824,208 SLL
2024 Average 782,354 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 802,407 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,801.05 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

162.5381
161.9842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.1524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.2656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.9150
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5527

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2377 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2025 Avg (August) 162.3520
2024 Avg (August) 162.3531

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