Convert USD to KES — live rate

Convert United States Dollars to Kenyan Shillings and compare the real cost of sending money.

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1 USD = 129.2800 KES • Mid-market rate
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Historical USD/KES exchange rate

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

Quick reference: USD to KES

1 USD → 129.28 KES
5 USD → 646.40 KES
10 USD → 1,292.80 KES
50 USD → 6,464.00 KES
100 USD → 12,928.00 KES
500 USD → 64,640.00 KES
1,000 USD → 129,280.00 KES
5,000 USD → 646,400.00 KES

Real cost of USD → KES

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 USD
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

USD — United States Dollar
ISO Code USD
Symbol $
Central Bank Federal Reserve Bank
Common Notes $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
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KES — Kenyan Shilling
ISO Code KES
Central Bank Central Bank of Kenya
Common Notes KSh50, KSh100, KSh200, KSh500, KSh1000
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.