KES to ZAR chart
The chart below shows the mid-market Kenyan shilling to South African rand exchange rate over the selected period. Grey's transfer rate includes a conversion fee, shown separately when you start a transfer.
KES to ZAR exchange rate today
Check the live Kenyan shilling to South African rand exchange rate. Grey shows the rate, the fees, and exactly what your recipient in South Africa receives, all before you confirm.
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KES to ZAR chart
The chart below shows the mid-market Kenyan shilling to South African rand exchange rate over the selected period. Grey's transfer rate includes a conversion fee, shown separately when you start a transfer.
Over the last 30 days, the US Dollar to Nigerian Naira rate reached a high of 11.5 and a low of -24.3, with an average of -4.9
| Period | High | Low | Average | Change |
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| 30 days | 11.5 | -24.3 | -4.9 | -153.5% |
| 90 days | 11.5 | -35.3 | -15.6 | -137.2% |
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What this rate means if you are sending from Kenyan shillingpe
A transfer has three costs: a deposit fee, a conversion fee and a send fee. Grey shows all three, and the rand amount your recipient receives, before you confirm. That makes the rate only one part of what a transfer from KES to ZAR really costs.
Grey lists the deposit fee, the conversion fee and the send fee on separate lines, so you can see what each part of a transfer from KES to ZAR costs. The exact rand amount for South Africa is shown before you confirm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the KES to ZAR exchange rate today?
The live KES to ZAR 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 South African rand 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 rand amount your recipient receives before you confirm.
How do I convert KES to ZAR with Grey?
Open a free Grey account, verify your identity, fund your balance, then send to your recipient in South Africa. Grey converts KES to ZAR at the live rate and shows the rate and fees before you confirm.
How does my recipient in South Africa receive the money?
Your recipient receives South African rand in South Africa. 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 ZAR?
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 South Africa 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.
