Convert KES to LKR — live rate

Convert Kenyan Shillings to Sri Lankan Rupees and compare the real cost of sending money.

KES
LKR
1 KES = 2.4001 LKR • Mid-market rate
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Historical KES/LKR exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: KES to LKR

1 KES → 2.40 LKR
5 KES → 12.00 LKR
10 KES → 24.00 LKR
50 KES → 120.00 LKR
100 KES → 240.01 LKR
500 KES → 1,200.04 LKR
1,000 KES → 2,400.08 LKR
5,000 KES → 12,000.40 LKR

Real cost of KES → LKR

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 KES
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

KES — Kenyan Shilling
ISO Code KES
Central Bank Central Bank of Kenya
Common Notes KSh50, KSh100, KSh200, KSh500, KSh1000
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LKR — Sri Lankan Rupee
ISO Code LKR
Symbol ₨
Central Bank Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Common Notes ₨10, ₨20, ₨50, ₨100, ₨500, ₨1000, ₨2000, ₨5000
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.