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Kenyan Shilling (KES) Exchange Rate, Currency Converter and Profile
The Kenyan Shilling is Kenya's official currency and is used in East African trade, remittances, tourism, and domestic payments.
KES currency converter tool
Use this calculator as a quick reference for KES to USD conversion. It uses the same visible reference-rate method as the surrounding exchange-rate tables and remains separate from bank or money-transfer quotes.
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1 KES = 0.007752 USD
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KES movements can reflect Central Bank of Kenya policy, import costs, tourism receipts, remittances, government financing, agricultural exports, and regional liquidity.
KES exchange rates against major currencies
| Target currency | Latest reference rate | Inverse rate | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD US Dollar | 1 KES = 0.007752 USD | 1 USD = 128.998968 KES | KES rate table |
| EUR Euro | 1 KES = 0.007143 EUR | 1 EUR = 139.997200 KES | KES rate table |
| CNY Chinese Yuan | 1 KES = 0.056132 CNY | 1 CNY = 17.815150 KES | KES rate table |
| GBP British Pound | 1 KES = 0.006087 GBP | 1 GBP = 164.284541 KES | KES rate table |
| JPY Japanese Yen | 1 KES = 1.220310 JPY | 1 JPY = 0.819464 KES | KES rate table |
| CAD Canadian Dollar | 1 KES = 0.010588 CAD | 1 CAD = 94.446543 KES | KES rate table |
| AUD Australian Dollar | 1 KES = 0.011648 AUD | 1 AUD = 85.851648 KES | KES rate table |
| CHF Swiss Franc | 1 KES = 0.006933 CHF | 1 CHF = 144.237704 KES | KES rate table |
| HKD Hong Kong Dollar | 1 KES = 0.060560 HKD | 1 HKD = 16.512550 KES | KES rate table |
| SGD Singapore Dollar | 1 KES = 0.010420 SGD | 1 SGD = 95.969290 KES | KES rate table |
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How to read KES exchange rates
Reference exchange rates help compare one currency with another, but they are not always the same as a bank, card, broker, cash desk, or remittance rate. Real transactions may include spreads, fixed fees, settlement timing, local liquidity, and compliance costs.
Data and editorial note
This profile combines stable currency reference information with current exchange-rate entry points. It is reviewed for clarity, uses visible data notes, and avoids investment recommendations or exchange-rate forecasts.
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