2025 PGK to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 32.6855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 29.8289.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8566 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.1065 to the December average rate of 30.2464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 32.6855 was down 26.06% compared to the 2024 peak of 44.2071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
PGK 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 31.7242, compared to 30.7189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0052 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 1.1463 KES (High: 32.1932 / Low: 31.0468). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4838 KES (High: 31.3958 / Low: 30.9121).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3212 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 32.1065) against the same month in 2024 (average: 42.7967), the exchange rate shifted by -10.6902 (-24.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6855 | 31.6783 | 32.1065 |
| February | 32.2381 | 31.5918 | 32.0615 |
| March | 32.1932 | 31.0468 | 31.7750 |
| April | 32.1300 | 31.2060 | 31.5422 |
| May | 31.8733 | 31.0057 | 31.5633 |
| June | 31.5258 | 30.8850 | 31.2965 |
| July | 31.3958 | 30.9121 | 31.2187 |
| August | 31.3540 | 30.5286 | 30.9110 |
| September | 31.1111 | 30.4112 | 30.8014 |
| October | 30.9531 | 30.2017 | 30.5685 |
| November | 30.7336 | 30.2037 | 30.5677 |
| December | 30.5208 | 29.8289 | 30.2464 |