KES to JPY
Kenyan Shilling to Japanese Yen · Live exchange rate
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KES to JPY — Rate Analysis
The current KES/JPY exchange rate is 1.2189 Japanese Yen (JPY) per 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES). Conversely, 1 JPY equals 0.82038 KES. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-09-03 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.
Over the past 90 days, the KES/JPY rate has fallen by 1.39%, declining from 1.2362 to 1.2189 JPY. The current rate sits 0.022799 below the 90-day average of 1.2417, indicating relative weakness in KES against JPY during this period.
The 90-day high reached 1.2653 JPY and the 90-day low dipped to 1.2186 JPY. The current rate of 1.2189 is 0.046372 JPY below the 90-day high and 0.000363 JPY above the 90-day low, placing it 1% of the way between the low and high.
About the KES/JPY exchange rate
The KES/JPY exchange rate tells you how many Japanese Yen (JPY) you receive for one Kenyan Shilling (KES). On this page you can see the live rate, a 90-day historical chart, past data including the high, low and average, and convert any amount between the two currencies.
Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the currency of Kenya. Japanese Yen (JPY) is the currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan.
Exchange rates fluctuate based on supply and demand, interest-rate differentials, inflation, trade balances and geopolitical events. The mid-market rate shown here is a fair reference rate; banks and transfer services typically apply a margin or fee on top.
About Kenyan Shilling (KES) and Japanese Yen (JPY)
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- ISO Code
- KES
- Symbol
- KSh
- Country / Region
- Kenya
- Decimals
- 2
Japanese Yen (JPY)
- ISO Code
- JPY
- Symbol
- ¥
- Country / Region
- Japan
- Decimals
- 0
- Issuing Authority
- Bank of Japan
KES/JPY past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 KES = JPY | 1 JPY = KES |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 1.2189 | 0.82038 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1.2311 | 0.81226 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1.2337 | 0.810597 |
| 2026-08-25 | 1.2302 | 0.812891 |
| 2026-08-22 | 1.2282 | 0.814219 |
| 2026-08-16 | 1.2324 | 0.811433 |
| 2026-08-13 | 1.2331 | 0.810941 |
| 2026-08-10 | 1.2273 | 0.814798 |
| 2026-08-07 | 1.2241 | 0.816941 |
| 2026-08-04 | 1.2186 | 0.820625 |
| 2026-08-01 | 1.2218 | 0.818482 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1.2639 | 0.791197 |
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JPY to KESView the reverse exchange rate — how many Kenyan Shilling (KES) you get for 1 Japanese Yen (JPY).