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KES to USD Transfers Compared

KES-USD Rate Calculator

 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 

Compare Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money

 

Sending money to the United States 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 the United States bank accounts or pay a US dollar invoice.

 
   

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 = 0.007712 USD
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90-day market context

KES to USD at 0.007736 is near its 3-month average, having traded in a stable 1.3% range from 0.007675 to 0.007777
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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 $ 0.0077
KSh 5 $ 0.0386
KSh 10 $ 0.0771
KSh 20 $ 0.1542
KSh 50 $ 0.3856
KSh 100 $ 0.7712
KSh 250 $ 1.9280
KSh 500 $ 3.8560
KSh 1,000 $ 7.7120
KSh 2,000 $ 15.42
KSh 5,000 $ 38.56
KSh 10,000 $ 77.12
KSh 20,000 $ 154.24
KSh 50,000 $ 385.60
KSh 100,000 $ 771.20
KES USD
KSh 129.67 $ 1
KSh 648.35 $ 5
KSh 1,297 $ 10
KSh 2,593 $ 20
KSh 6,484 $ 50
KSh 12,967 $ 100
KSh 32,418 $ 250
KSh 64,835 $ 500
KSh 129,670 $ 1,000
KSh 259,340 $ 2,000
KSh 648,350 $ 5,000
KSh 1,296,700 $ 10,000
KSh 2,593,400 $ 20,000
KSh 6,483,500 $ 50,000
KSh 12,967,000 $ 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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