YEARLY HIGH
0.0212 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0207 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0209 XCD

2025 KES to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.0212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0209 to the December average rate of 0.0209, 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 0.0212 was down 0.06% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0213, 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 106 XCD
2024 Average 101 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 103 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.81 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0209
0.0209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to XCD 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 0.0209, compared to 0.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 XCD (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0209). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0209).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 0.0209) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0209), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.00%).

2025 Avg (August) 0.0209
2024 Avg (August) 0.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0209 0.0208 0.0209
February 0.0210 0.0207 0.0209
March 0.0211 0.0208 0.0209
April 0.0209 0.0208 0.0209
May 0.0209 0.0208 0.0209
June 0.0210 0.0209 0.0209
July 0.0210 0.0208 0.0209
August 0.0212 0.0209 0.0209
September 0.0209 0.0209 0.0209
October 0.0210 0.0209 0.0209
November 0.0210 0.0208 0.0209
December 0.0210 0.0209 0.0209