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Kenyan Shilling to US Dollar · Live exchange rate

1 KES =
0.007693 USD
1 USD =
129.9945 KES
Updated 2026-10-19
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Historical exchange-rate trend & past data

▼ 0.25%
90-day high
0.007764
90-day low
0.0077
90-day average
0.007725
Change
-0.37%

KES to USD — Rate Analysis

The current KES/USD exchange rate is 0.007693 US Dollar (USD) per 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES). Conversely, 1 USD equals 129.9945 KES. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-10-19 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.

Over the past 90 days, the KES/USD rate has fallen by 0.37%, declining from 0.007735 to 0.007706 USD. The current rate sits 0.000032 below the 90-day average of 0.007725, indicating relative weakness in KES against USD during this period.

The 90-day high reached 0.007764 USD and the 90-day low dipped to 0.0077 USD. The current rate of 0.007693 is 0.000072 USD below the 90-day high and 0.000007 USD above the 90-day low, placing it -11% of the way between the low and high.

About the KES/USD exchange rate

The KES/USD exchange rate tells you how many US Dollar (USD) 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. US Dollar (USD) is the currency of United States, issued by the Federal Reserve.

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 US Dollar (USD)

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Kenyan Shilling (KES)

ISO Code
KES
Symbol
KSh
Country / Region
Kenya
Decimals
2
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US Dollar (USD)

ISO Code
USD
Symbol
$
Country / Region
United States
Decimals
2
Issuing Authority
Federal Reserve

KES/USD past data

Recent sampled historical rates

Date1 KES = USD1 USD = KES
2026-10-170.007706129.7708
2026-10-140.007711129.6816
2026-10-110.007706129.764
2026-10-080.0077129.8747
2026-10-050.007764128.7913
2026-10-020.007716129.5964
2026-09-290.007712129.6747
2026-09-260.007717129.58
2026-09-230.007724129.4596
2026-09-200.007721129.5179
2026-09-170.007718129.5688
2026-09-140.007725129.4438

KES to USD — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick stats

Live rate
0.007693
Inverse
129.9945
90d high
0.007764
90d low
0.0077
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Inverse pair

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