The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
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KES to USD Market Data
Kenyan shilling (KES) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 KES = 0.007722 USD
▼-0.2%
14d-lows
KES to USD is at 14-day lows near 0.007722, near its 3-month average, having traded in a stable 1.6% range from 0.007689 to 0.007815
Is the KES to USD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the Kenyan shilling against the US dollar is to review how the KES/USD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the KES to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
KES/USD
Period
31 May 2025
0.007740
2 Week
16 Mar 2025
0.007737
3 Month
14 Jun 2024
0.007752
1 Year
15 Jun 2020
0.009377
5 Year
17 Jun 2015
0.0102
10 Year
19 Jun 2005
0.0130
20 Year
KES/USD historic rates
KES to USD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much Kenyan shilling are worth in US dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different KES amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for KES to USD?
The best KES to USD exchange rate is 0.0076 from WorldRemit. This is -1.6% compared to the mid-market rate 0.007722.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
Kenyan shilling (KES) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Hilling to Dollar comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest KES-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do KES-USD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the
full comparison table
the best KES to USD exchange rate is 0.0076 from WorldRemit, -1.6% from the mid-market rate 0.007722.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
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