About KES
Kenyan Shilling
- Symbol
- KSh
- Country or area
- Kenya
- Region
- Africa
- Central bank
- Central Bank of Kenya
Currency Pair
KES to USD Currency Converter
1 KES = 0.0077041602 USD
Kenyan Shilling (KES)United States Dollar (USD)
Reference rateProvider: Frankfurter
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KES to USD
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Current Rate Summary
Current KES to USD exchange rate
1 KES = 0.0077041602 USD
1 USD = 129.8 KES
- Rate date
- Provider
- Frankfurter
- Rate type
- Reference only
Currency Relationship
About this currency pair
Kenyan Shilling to United States Dollar: cross-border conversion context
KES/USD is relevant when prices, invoices or payments move between the currency areas represented by Kenyan Shilling and United States Dollar.
Cross-border services can apply spreads, fixed fees and different processing dates.
CurrencyHub shows a reference calculation, not a transaction offer.
Common uses
- International invoices
- Travel or family budgets
- Comparing bank and transfer quotes
Currency Knowledge
About KES and USD
About USD
United States Dollar
- Symbol
- $
- Country or area
- United States
- Region
- Americas
- Central bank
- Federal Reserve
Quick Conversion Table
Common KES and USD amounts
Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.
| KES | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | 0.007704 USD |
| 5 KES | 0.038521 USD |
| 10 KES | 0.077042 USD |
| 20 KES | 0.154083 USD |
| 25 KES | 0.192604 USD |
| USD | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 129.8 KES |
| 5 USD | 649 KES |
| 10 USD | 1,298 KES |
| 20 USD | 2,596 KES |
| 25 USD | 3,245.00 KES |
Show more common amounts
| 50 KES | 0.385208 USD |
| 100 KES | 0.770416 USD |
| 250 KES | 1.926 USD |
| 500 KES | 3.8521 USD |
| 1,000 KES | 7.7042 USD |
| 5,000 KES | 38.5208 USD |
| 50 USD | 6,490.00 KES |
| 100 USD | 12,980.00 KES |
| 250 USD | 32,450.00 KES |
| 500 USD | 64,900.00 KES |
| 1,000 USD | 129,800.00 KES |
| 5,000 USD | 649,000 KES |
FAQ
KES to USD questions
What does KES to USD mean?
KES to USD treats Kenyan Shilling as the starting currency and United States Dollar as the result currency. A rate of 1 KES = X USD shows how many us dollars one kenyan shilling represents at the stated rate date.
How do I convert KES to USD?
Enter an amount in Kenyan shillings, then CurrencyHub shows the equivalent value in US dollars when the latest provider reference rate is available.
Why does the KES/USD exchange rate change?
KES/USD can move as economic conditions, monetary policy expectations and demand for each currency change. For this pair, cross-border services can apply spreads, fixed fees and different processing dates.
How current is the KES to USD rate?
The page displays the provider's latest available reference-rate date beside the result. It updates when a new dated publication is accepted into CurrencyHub's shared rate snapshot.
Is the KES to USD rate shown here a bank rate?
No. CurrencyHub shows reference exchange-rate information when provider data is available. Banks, card networks and money transfer providers may apply spreads or fees.
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