KES to USD chart
Follow how the Kenyan shilling has moved against the US dollar using the chart below, from the last 48 hours up to 12 months. These are mid-market rates, and Grey shows its conversion fee separately when you start a transfer.
KES to USD exchange rate today
Check the live Kenyan shilling to US dollar exchange rate. Grey shows the rate, the fees, and exactly what your recipient in the US receives, all before you confirm.
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KES to USD chart
Follow how the Kenyan shilling has moved against the US dollar using the chart below, from the last 48 hours up to 12 months. These are mid-market rates, and Grey shows its conversion fee separately when you start a transfer.
Over the last 30 days, the US Dollar to Nigerian Naira rate reached a high of 13.8 and a low of -18.8, with an average of -5.2
| Period | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days | 13.8 | -18.8 | -5.2 | -119.0% |
| 90 days | 13.8 | -35.0 | -15.6 | -118.8% |
| |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | 0.010 USD |
| 5 KES | 0.040 USD |
| 10 KES | 0.070 USD |
| 20 KES | 0.15 USD |
| 50 KES | 0.37 USD |
| 100 KES | 0.74 USD |
| 250 KES | 1.86 USD |
| 500 KES | 3.72 USD |
| |
|---|---|
| 10,000 USD | 1,272,765.78 KES |
| 50,000 USD | 6,363,828.90 KES |
| 100,000 USD | 12,727,657.80 KES |
| 200,000 USD | 25,455,315.60 KES |
| 250,000 USD | 31,819,144.50 KES |
| 500,000 USD | 63,638,289.00 KES |
| 1,000,000 USD | 127,276,578.00 KES |
| 1,500,000 USD | 190,914,867.00 KES |
What this rate means if you are sending from Kenyan shillingpe
When you send money, the rate is only part of the cost. A transfer has three parts: a deposit fee, a conversion fee and a send fee. Grey shows each of them, plus the exact dollar amount your recipient receives, before you confirm.
The rate is only the first line of the bill. Grey adds a deposit fee, a conversion fee and a send fee, and shows each one before you confirm, together with the exact dollar amount your recipient receives.
Frequently asked questions
What is the KES to USD exchange rate today?
The live KES to USD exchange rate today is shown in the calculator above. This is the mid-market rate. Grey's transfer rate includes a conversion fee, plus a deposit fee and a send fee, all shown separately before you confirm.
How much US dollars will I get for 500 KES?
At today's live rate, 500 KES converts to the amount shown in the calculator above. Grey adds its deposit, conversion and send fees on separate lines, and shows the exact dollar amount your recipient receives before you confirm.
How do I convert KES to USD with Grey?
Open a free Grey account, verify your identity, fund your balance, then send to your recipient in the US. Grey converts KES to USD at the live rate and shows the rate and fees before you confirm.
How does my recipient in the US receive the money?
Your recipient receives US dollars in the US. The exact amount is shown before you confirm, so you can check it against what they expect.
What is the fee for converting KES to USD?
Grey charges a deposit fee, a conversion fee and a send fee, each shown before you confirm. Grey does not add a margin to the exchange rate on top of the stated fees.
How long does a transfer from Kenyan shillingpe to the US take?
The estimated delivery time is shown before you confirm. Funding your balance can take longer than the transfer itself, depending on the funding method.
