YEARLY HIGH
48.3492 KES
YEARLY LOW
47.0704 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.8376 KES

2025 XCD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XCD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 48.3492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 47.0704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2789 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.8737 to the December average rate of 47.7511, 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 48.3492 was down 20.32% compared to the 2024 peak of 60.6795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 241,746 KES
2024 Average 249,237 KES
Yearly Trough Low 235,352 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,394.41 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

47.9190
47.7359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 47.8573, compared to 47.8179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.8573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.8179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 0.8473 KES (High: 47.9177 / Low: 47.0704). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1630 KES (High: 47.9177 / Low: 47.7547).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8473
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1630

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 0.1054 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 47.8225) against the same month in 2024 (average: 56.4440), the exchange rate shifted by -8.6215 (-15.27%).

2025 Avg (February) 47.8225
2024 Avg (February) 56.4440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.0650 47.7327 47.8737
February 48.3492 47.7219 47.8225
March 48.0265 47.3478 47.8172
April 48.0926 47.7778 47.9037
May 47.9629 47.7401 47.8653
June 47.9177 47.7142 47.8616
July 47.9651 47.7246 47.8480
August 47.9177 47.0704 47.7928
September 47.9177 47.7547 47.8519
October 47.9349 47.6291 47.8067
November 48.1027 47.6741 47.8566
December 47.9090 47.6391 47.7511