2025 MDL to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 MDL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the MDL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 7.8994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 6.8489.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0505 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9733 to the December average rate of 7.6571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 7.8994 was down 14.63% compared to the 2024 peak of 9.2532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
MDL to KES 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 7.2609, compared to 7.6926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4317 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.4055 KES (High: 7.3081 / Low: 6.9026). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1389 KES (High: 6.9878 / Low: 6.8489).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1292 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 7.7960) against the same month in 2024 (average: 7.4201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3760 (+5.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0407 | 6.8609 | 6.9733 |
| February | 6.9878 | 6.8489 | 6.9321 |
| March | 7.3081 | 6.9026 | 7.1637 |
| April | 7.6042 | 7.2079 | 7.4177 |
| May | 7.5789 | 7.4198 | 7.5066 |
| June | 7.7320 | 7.4578 | 7.5722 |
| July | 7.7727 | 7.5626 | 7.6773 |
| August | 7.8288 | 7.4684 | 7.7234 |
| September | 7.8994 | 7.7094 | 7.7960 |
| October | 7.8017 | 7.5349 | 7.6668 |
| November | 7.7382 | 7.5464 | 7.6352 |
| December | 7.7514 | 7.5971 | 7.6571 |