USD to KES
Convert United States Dollar to Kenyan Shillings at today's exchange rate
Exchange Rate History
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About the Exchange Rate
The USD to KES exchange rate fluctuates based on economic factors, market sentiment, and geopolitical events. Our rates are updated every minute from reliable third-party data providers.
Key Points:
- • Exchange rates are updated every minute
- • Rates are mid-market (interbank) — the midpoint between buy and sell quotes
- • Historical data available for trend analysis
Market Insights
Over the past 30 days, the USD/KES rate has changed by +0.18%. Exchange rates respond to interest rates, inflation, trade balances, and market sentiment — these figures describe past movement, not a forecast.
Important Notice
Exchange rates shown are indicative only. Actual rates may vary depending on your bank or exchange service. Always verify current rates before making a transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of September 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM UTC, 1 United States Dollar (USD) equals 129.4579 Kenyan Shilling (KES). This mid-market rate is updated every minute on Currency.Wiki. Actual rates from banks may vary due to fees and spreads.
The USD/KES exchange rate is influenced by central bank interest rate decisions, inflation rates, GDP growth, employment data, trade balances, and political stability. Market sentiment, geopolitical events, and investor confidence also cause daily fluctuations.
Exchange rates fluctuate constantly during trading hours (24/5 across global markets). Rates can change every second based on real-time transactions, with significant movements during economic announcements or central bank decisions.
Our exchange rates are updated every minute from reliable third-party foreign exchange data providers, with automatic fallback if a provider returns incomplete data. Historical charts show daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly trends.
The mid-market rate shown here is the fairest rate without markup. Banks and exchange services typically add fees and spreads. For the best rates, compare multiple providers, consider online transfer services, and avoid airport exchanges which often have higher markups.
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United States Dollar Currency
About USDThe World's Reserve Currency
The U.S. Dollar is the world's dominant reserve currency, held by central banks and financial institutions globally, and is widely used in international trade and finance.
Kenyan Shilling Currency
About KESWildlife on Currency
The latest series of banknotes features Kenya's 'Big Five' game animals (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo), celebrating the nation's rich natural heritage.
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