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    NZD to KES Forecast & Outlook

    Latest NZD to KES forecasts including bank predictions, key market drivers and recent trends for NZD/KES. See where analysts expect the pair to move and the factors likely to influence it.

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    NZD Market Overview

    Updated 18 Jul 2026 • 23:46 GMT

    The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) continues to show strength, primarily driven by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's (RBNZ) recent 25 basis point rate hike, which has aligned with hawkish market expectations. The NZD's outlook remains positive, aided by strong economic indicators, such as the manufacturing PMI reaching its highest level since July 2021. However, potential vulnerabilities persist, particularly due to weak domestic demand in China, which could impact NZD through reduced import demand.

    Key watchpoints:

    • Upcoming RBNZ guidance could further influence market expectations for interest rate movements.
    • Monitoring manufacturing and economic data releases for signs of continued support for NZD strength.
    • External factors, such as China's economic conditions, remain crucial for NZD's performance, especially in trade dynamics.

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    NZD to KES market data

    New Zealand dollar (NZD) to Kenyan shilling (KES) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

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    1 NZD =
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    1D−0.1%▼
    NZD to KES at 76.04 is 1.1% above its 3-month average of 75.19, having traded in a relatively stable 6.2% range from 73.00 to 77.50
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      1 KES = 0.013202 NZD
     

    Will the New Zealand dollar rise against the Kenyan shilling?

    This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the New Zealand dollar vs Kenyan shilling current value is to look the NZD/KES historic rate and change over a range of periods.

    The following table looks at the change in the NZD to KES exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

    DateNZD/KESChangePeriod
    29 Jul 2026
    75.06
    		1.1% ▲2 Week
    14 May 2026
    76.32
    		0.6% ▼3 Month
    12 Aug 2025
    77.12
    		1.6% ▼1 Year
    13 Aug 2021
    76.99
    		1.4% ▼5 Year
    14 Aug 2016
    72.93
    		4.1% ▲10 Year
    17 Aug 2006
    46.50
    		63.2% ▲20 Year
    NZD/KES historic rates & change to 12-Aug-2026

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