YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0057 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 KES

2025 STD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the STD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0058 to the December average rate of 0.0058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0059 was down 20.32% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29 KES
2024 Average 30 KES
Yearly Trough Low 29 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.78 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0058
0.0058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KES (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0058).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 0.0058) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-15.27%).

2025 Avg (February) 0.0058
2024 Avg (February) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
February 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
March 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
April 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
May 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
June 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
July 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
August 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
September 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
October 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
November 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
December 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058