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USD to KES

US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling · Live exchange rate

1 USD =
129.9945 KES
1 KES =
0.007693 USD
Updated 2026-10-19
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USD to KES

Historical exchange-rate trend & past data

▲ 0.25%
90-day high
129.8747
90-day low
128.7913
90-day average
129.4565
Change
+0.37%

USD to KES — Rate Analysis

The current USD/KES exchange rate is 129.9945 Kenyan Shilling (KES) per 1 US Dollar (USD). Conversely, 1 KES equals 0.007693 USD. 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 USD/KES rate has risen by 0.37%, moving from 129.2886 to 129.7708 KES. The current rate sits 0.537951 above the 90-day average of 129.4565, indicating relative strength in USD against KES during this period.

The 90-day high reached 129.8747 KES and the 90-day low dipped to 128.7913 KES. The current rate of 129.9945 is 0.119739 KES below the 90-day high and 1.2032 KES above the 90-day low, placing it 111% of the way between the low and high.

About the USD/KES exchange rate

The USD/KES exchange rate tells you how many Kenyan Shilling (KES) you receive for one US Dollar (USD). 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.

US Dollar (USD) is the currency of United States, issued by the Federal Reserve. Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the currency of Kenya.

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.

About US Dollar (USD) and Kenyan Shilling (KES)

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US Dollar (USD)

ISO Code
USD
Symbol
$
Country / Region
United States
Decimals
2
Issuing Authority
Federal Reserve
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Kenyan Shilling (KES)

ISO Code
KES
Symbol
KSh
Country / Region
Kenya
Decimals
2

USD/KES past data

Recent sampled historical rates

Date1 USD = KES1 KES = USD
2026-10-17129.77080.007706
2026-10-14129.68160.007711
2026-10-11129.7640.007706
2026-10-08129.87470.0077
2026-10-05128.79130.007764
2026-10-02129.59640.007716
2026-09-29129.67470.007712
2026-09-26129.580.007717
2026-09-23129.45960.007724
2026-09-20129.51790.007721
2026-09-17129.56880.007718
2026-09-14129.44380.007725

USD to KES — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick stats

Live rate
129.9945
Inverse
0.007693
90d high
129.8747
90d low
128.7913
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