KES to USD Market Data
Kenyan shilling (KES) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
90-day market context
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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 1,000 | $ 7.7220 |
| KSh 5,000 | $ 38.61 |
| KSh 20,000 | $ 154.44 |
| KSh 100,000 | $ 772.20 |
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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.