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.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
Compare Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money
Sending money to Kenya can be an expensive business, more so if you aren’t even aware of all the hidden fees. Money transfer companies and banks profit by charging you fees and a normally hidden margin on the exchange rate.
Using your Bank to make international wire transfers to India can be especially expensive – often 5% to 10% worse than using a foreign exchange specialist to send to Kenya bank accounts or pay a Kenyan shilling invoice.
AUD to KES Market Data
Australian dollar (AUD) to Kenyan shilling (KES) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 AUD = 85.62 KES
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AUD to KES at 86.01 is 1.8% above its 3-month average of 84.49, having traded in a quite stable 4.5% range from 82.79 to 86.48
Is the AUD to KES 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 Australian dollar against the Kenyan shilling is to review how the AUD/KES rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the AUD to KES exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
AUD/KES
Change
Period
04 Sep 2025
84.38
1.9% ▲
2 Week
20 Jun 2025
83.58
2.8% ▲
3 Month
18 Sep 2024
87.30
1.5% ▼
1 Year
19 Sep 2020
79.00
8.8% ▲
5 Year
21 Sep 2015
75.11
14.4% ▲
10 Year
23 Sep 2005
55.24
55.6% ▲
20 Year
AUD/KES historic rates & change to 18-Sep-2025
AUD to KES 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 Australian dollar are worth in Kenyan shilling across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different AUD amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for AUD to KES?
The best AUD to KES exchange rate is 85.07 from Wise. This is -0.64% compared to the mid-market rate 85.62.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
Australian dollar (AUD) to Kenyan shilling (KES) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Aussie to Hilling 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 AUD-KES mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do AUD-KES rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
AUD to KES - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best AUD to KES exchange rate is Wise at 85.07, -0.64% from the latest mid-market rate 85.62.
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.