YEARLY HIGH
30.3276 KES
YEARLY LOW
26.6470 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.9730 KES

2025 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 30.3276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 26.6470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6806 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.9110 to the December average rate of 29.7070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 30.3276 was down 14.89% compared to the 2024 peak of 35.6349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 151,638 KES
2024 Average 146,522 KES
Yearly Trough Low 133,235 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,403.04 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

30.2030
26.6117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to KES 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 28.2643, compared to 29.6817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.6817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 1.9840 KES (High: 30.0224 / Low: 28.0384). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3875 KES (High: 29.5714 / Low: 29.1839).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.9840
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4186 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 29.9037) against the same month in 2024 (average: 28.7946), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1091 (+3.85%).

2025 Avg (September) 29.9037
2024 Avg (September) 28.7946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.2890 26.6470 26.9110
February 27.3319 26.7276 27.0594
March 28.4630 26.9244 28.0308
April 30.0224 28.0384 29.2202
May 29.4245 28.1011 28.8016
June 30.0190 28.9158 29.5627
July 30.1281 29.0787 29.8003
August 29.9726 29.0580 29.7216
September 30.3276 29.6026 29.9037
October 29.8876 29.2751 29.5619
November 29.5714 29.1839 29.3958
December 29.8655 29.4762 29.7070