Published foreign exchange reference rate

USD to KES Exchange Rate – Convert US Dollars to Kenyan Shillings

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1 USD ≈ 129.93 KES

Published reference rate · 15 Nov 2026 · Frankfurter

Indicative reference only. Not a live transaction rate or guaranteed payout quote.

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Exchange-rate overview

Understanding USD/KES

Use the published USD/KES reference rate to estimate the Kenyan-shilling value of a dollar-denominated invoice, budget or payment.

A reference-rate calculation is a useful starting point. The actual KES delivered by a bank, wallet or transfer provider also depends on its execution rate and charges.

Observed historical data

USD/KES historical exchange rates

Daily observations

1-year low

128.72 KES

1-year high

130.04 KES

Observed change

+0.66%

USD/KES historical daily reference rates over the last year
16 Nov 202515 Nov 2026

The series uses dated reference values returned by Frankfurter. Some dates may repeat earlier published information, including on non-trading days. Finlazo does not generate intermediate prices. Change is calculated between the first and last returned values in the selected period.

Historical performance by period

Observed KES per 1 USD. Periods use the latest available observations within each calendar window.
PeriodLowHighChangeObservations
7 days129.79130.04+0.11%7
30 days129.68130.04+0.19%30
90 days129.2130.04+0.43%90
1 year128.72130.04+0.66%365

Recent dated reference observations

The latest available published reference observations for USD/KES. These are indicative rates, not executable transfer quotes.

Most recent 30 dated reference values · KES per 1 USD
DateKES per 1 USD
15 Nov 2026129.93
14 Nov 2026129.97
13 Nov 2026130.04
12 Nov 2026129.99
11 Nov 2026129.84
10 Nov 2026129.82
9 Nov 2026129.79
8 Nov 2026129.82
7 Nov 2026129.84
6 Nov 2026129.85
5 Nov 2026129.82
4 Nov 2026129.79
3 Nov 2026129.81
2 Nov 2026129.76
1 Nov 2026129.75
31 Oct 2026129.74
30 Oct 2026129.74
29 Oct 2026129.79
28 Oct 2026129.78
27 Oct 2026129.81
26 Oct 2026129.76
25 Oct 2026129.78
24 Oct 2026129.82
23 Oct 2026129.81
22 Oct 2026129.76
21 Oct 2026129.77
20 Oct 2026129.73
19 Oct 2026129.72
18 Oct 2026129.71
17 Oct 2026129.68

Conversion examples

Convert USD to KES

Examples use the dated reference observation shown above. They exclude conversion margins and transaction fees.

Amount in USDReference value in KES
1 USD129.93 KES
10 USD1,299.3 KES
50 USD6,496.5 KES
100 USD12,993 KES
500 USD64,965 KES
1,000 USD129,930 KES
5,000 USD649,650 KES
10,000 USD1,299,300 KES

Convert KES back to USD

Amount in KESReference value in USD
1 KES0.007696 USD
10 KES0.076965 USD
50 KES0.384823 USD
100 KES0.769645 USD
500 KES3.8482 USD
1,000 KES7.6965 USD
5,000 KES38.4823 USD
10,000 KES76.9645 USD

Data source and methodology

Finlazo retrieves published daily FX reference observations from Frankfurter. The date beside the rate is the source observation date, not the time a transfer can be executed. Data may not update on weekends or holidays.

Historical highs, lows and percentage changes are calculated from dated values returned by Frankfurter. The source may repeat earlier observations on some calendar dates. Finlazo does not invent values or treat missing data as zero. These figures are for research and estimation, not guaranteed exchange or payout prices.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 USD in KES?

At the published reference observation dated 2026-11-15, 1 USD equals approximately 129.93 KES. This is an indicative reference value, not a transfer quote.

Does the USD/KES rate update live?

No. This page reports dated daily reference observations from Frankfurter. It is not a live tradable price or an intraday feed.

What does the USD/KES historical chart show?

Dated reference values returned by Frankfurter, where available. Values may carry forward earlier published information; the chart is not a record of fresh market trades every day.

Will I receive this exact exchange rate when sending money?

Not necessarily. Providers may use different execution rates and charge transaction fees or a conversion spread. Confirm the final recipient amount before transferring.

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