KES to ZAR

The current KES/ZAR exchange rate is 0.12659 South African Rand (ZAR) per 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES). Conversely, 1 ZAR equals 7.8995 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/ZAR rate has fallen by 0.19%, declining from 0.12723 to 0.126986 ZAR. The current rate sits -0.000412 below the 90-day average of 0.126178, indicating relative weakness in KES against ZAR during this period.

The 90-day high reached 0.12995 ZAR and the 90-day low dipped to 0.1233 ZAR. The current rate of 0.12659 is 0.00336 ZAR below the 90-day high and 0.003289 ZAR above the 90-day low, placing it 49% of the way between the low and high.

The KES/ZAR exchange rate tells you how many South African Rand (ZAR) 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. South African Rand (ZAR) is the currency of South Africa.

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.