Deep dive into KES trends

History and Evolution of KES to USD Exchange Rates

Track historical Kenyan Shillings to US Dollars exchange rate trends. Analyze changes, then effortlessly convert with Revolut.

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KES to USD conversion rate history

1 KES = 0.00771 USD

-$0.000010.09 %
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Kenyan Shillings to US Dollars: today's exchange rates

KES
USD
1 KES0.00 USD
10 KES0.07 USD
20 KES0.15 USD
50 KES0.38 USD
100 KES0.76 USD
250 KES1.91 USD
300 KES2.29 USD
500 KES3.82 USD
1,000 KES7.64 USD
2,000 KES15.28 USD
5,000 KES38.21 USD
10,000 KES76.42 USD
USD
KES
1 USD128.65 KES
10 USD1,286.56 KES
20 USD2,573.13 KES
50 USD6,432.82 KES
100 USD12,865.65 KES
250 USD32,164.14 KES
300 USD38,596.97 KES
500 USD64,328.28 KES
1,000 USD128,745.71 KES
2,000 USD257,729.56 KES
5,000 USD644,323.90 KES
10,000 USD1,288,907.30 KES

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Kenyan Shillings to US Dollars Exchange and Conversion Rate History

A currency exchange rate, like the Kenyan Shillings to US Dollars rate, shows how much USD you get for 1 KES. These rates constantly evolve but you can check the history graph above to see how the value of Kenyan Shillings compared to US Dollars has shifted over time. With Revolut, you can easily track this evolution, find live KES to USD rates right away in-app, and then seamlessly exchange, send, or pay in your preferred currency.

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Kenyan Shillings to US Dollars history & evolution FAQs

  • The future evolution of the KES to USD exchange rate can't be precisely predicted, as it's influenced by a continuous interplay of global economic, political, and market factors. Currency exchange rates are inherently dynamic and subject to ongoing shifts based on supply and demand. While you can observe the historical evolution of the KES to USD rate through our interactive graph to understand past trends, future movements will continue to fluctuate. For the most up-to-date and accurate exchange rate, always check the live rate directly in the Revolut app before making any conversion.

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  • To pinpoint the highest KES to USD conversion rate within the last year, you can explore the detailed history rates of this currency pair. Our interactive graph visually represents the evolution of the KES to USD rate across various time frames, allowing you to easily identify its peak value over the past 12 months. For comprehensive historical data and to access the current live rates for your conversions, you can check the Revolut app.

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  • Identifying the lowest KES to USD conversion rate from the past year is made simple by reviewing the detailed history of this pair. Our interactive graph illustrates the evolution of the KES to USD rate across various periods, allowing you to clearly spot its lowest point within the last 12 months. To gain a full perspective on historical data and to check the real-time rates for your conversions, check the Revolut app.

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  • The strength of KES against USD is constantly fluctuating in response to various market dynamics and global events. While its evolution and history can be observed through our interactive graph to identify past trends, currency markets are inherently dynamic.

    For the most current picture of whether KES is strengthening or weakening against USD right now, simply check the live rates and graph in-app.

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