US Dollar to Kenyan shillings Exchange Rate

Base Currency: USDQuote Currency: KES

Convert USD to KES at the live mid-market rate. Updated approximately every 5 minutes for accurate, transparent currency conversion. MoneyConvert: smart analytics & real-world rates — like you're there.

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Convert US Dollar to Kenyan shillings instantly. Get live mid-market exchange rates updated in real-time for accurate currency conversion.

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USD to KES Chart

Explore the USD/KES exchange rate with our interactive chart featuring real-time mid-market data. Track historical trends across multiple timeframes, view min/max values with exact dates, average rate line, and monitor rate changes at a glance.

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This table shows how the exchange rate has changed over different time periods. The Amount column reflects the value change for your specified quantity, while Change % indicates the percentage movement from the period's start to end.

USD/KES Daily Rate Change Calendar

Daily mid-market rate changes over the last year. Green indicates KES weakening (more KES per USD), red indicates KES strengthening (less KES per USD).

Interactive calendar showing daily exchange rate changes. Navigate cells to see detailed information for each day.
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USD to KES Exchange Rate Stability

Volatility distills recent market moves into a clear signal of stability, helping you plan USD/KES conversions with fewer surprises.

How we calculate: Status is based on 7D annualized historical volatility (HV) from daily log returns of the mid-market rate after UTC daily resampling (last observation). The tiles show daily HV for the last 7/30/90 daily closes; missing days aren’t interpolated.
Past volatility only — not a forecast. Not financial advice or a personal recommendation. Mid-market reference; provider quotes may differ.

About US Dollar and Kenyan shillings

Quick facts for US Dollar and Kenyan shillings.

US Dollar
US Dollar
USD
US Dollar
ISO 4217
USD
Symbol
$
Country
18 countries
Region
North America
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Kenyan shillings
Kenyan shillings
KES
Kenyan shillings
ISO 4217
KES
Symbol
KSh
Country
Kenya
Region
Africa
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USD ⇄ KES Conversion Tables

Side-by-side conversion table for common amounts with live mid-market USD/KES rates.

USD
KES
1USD
129.8678KES
5USD
649.339KES
10USD
1,298.678KES
20USD
2,597.356KES
50USD
6,493.39KES
100USD
12,986.78KES
250USD
32,466.95KES
500USD
64,933.9KES
1,000USD
129,867.8KES
2,000USD
259,735.6KES
5,000USD
649,339KES
10,000USD
1,298,678KES
KES
USD
1KES
0.0077USD
5KES
0.0385USD
10KES
0.077USD
20KES
0.154USD
50KES
0.385USD
100KES
0.77USD
250KES
1.925USD
500KES
3.8501USD
1,000KES
7.7001USD
2,000KES
15.4003USD
5,000KES
38.5007USD
10,000KES
77.0014USD

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FAQ

Common questions about USD to KES currency conversion and exchange rates

The exchange rate for USD/KES fluctuates constantly based on market conditions, central bank policies, and economic indicators. We update our rates in real-time to ensure you always get the most accurate conversion data available. Check the live rate at the top of this page for the current US Dollar to Kenyan shillings exchange rate.
To convert US Dollar to Kenyan shillings, enter the amount in the converter above, and the tool will automatically calculate the equivalent value using the current mid-market exchange rate. You can switch between currencies and adjust amounts in real-time.
The best time to exchange currencies depends on market volatility and your risk tolerance. Check the Price Stability Analysis section above to understand current volatility levels across different timeframes (7-day, 30-day, 90-day). Lower volatility periods typically offer more predictable rates, while higher volatility may present opportunities but with greater risk.
We show mid-market exchange rates USD/KES (the midpoint between buy and sell prices) without any markup. Banks and currency exchange services add their own margins, fees, and commissions on top of these rates. Our rates reflect the true market value and help you compare offers from different providers.
Yes, use the interactive chart above to view US Dollar to Kenyan shillings historical exchange rates. You can select different time periods (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years or ten years) to analyze trends and patterns in the currency pair's performance.