2025 XCD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 0.1054 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |