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KES to USD Exchange Rates & Currency Deals

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Understanding the Table:

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’.

 
 
   

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 = 0.007752 USD
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14dHighs
KES to USD is at 14-day highs near 0.007754, near its 3-month average, having traded in a stable 1.0% range from 0.007692 to 0.007767
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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 * :

KES USD
KSh 1 $ 0.0078
KSh 5 $ 0.0388
KSh 10 $ 0.0775
KSh 20 $ 0.1550
KSh 50 $ 0.3876
KSh 100 $ 0.7752
KSh 250 $ 1.9380
KSh 500 $ 3.8760
KSh 1,000 $ 7.7520
KSh 2,000 $ 15.50
KSh 5,000 $ 38.76
KSh 10,000 $ 77.52
KSh 20,000 $ 155.04
KSh 50,000 $ 387.60
KSh 100,000 $ 775.20
KES USD
KSh 129.00 $ 1
KSh 645.00 $ 5
KSh 1,290 $ 10
KSh 2,580 $ 20
KSh 6,450 $ 50
KSh 12,900 $ 100
KSh 32,250 $ 250
KSh 64,500 $ 500
KSh 129,000 $ 1,000
KSh 258,000 $ 2,000
KSh 645,000 $ 5,000
KSh 1,290,000 $ 10,000
KSh 2,580,000 $ 20,000
KSh 6,450,000 $ 50,000
KSh 12,900,000 $ 100,000

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*Converted at the current KES-USD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

 
 

What is the best Send Money conversion rate for KES to USD?

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?

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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