KES to JPY

The current KES/JPY exchange rate is 1.216 Japanese Yen (JPY) per 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES). Conversely, 1 JPY equals 0.8224 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/JPY rate has fallen by 3.50%, declining from 1.2619 to 1.2177 JPY. The current rate sits 0.007492 below the 90-day average of 1.2234, indicating relative weakness in KES against JPY during this period.

The 90-day high reached 1.2649 JPY and the 90-day low dipped to 1.1846 JPY. The current rate of 1.216 is 0.048935 JPY below the 90-day high and 0.031328 JPY above the 90-day low, placing it 39% of the way between the low and high.

The KES/JPY exchange rate tells you how many Japanese Yen (JPY) 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. Japanese Yen (JPY) is the currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan.

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.