USD to KES Exchange Rate

Check the live USD to KES exchange rate, convert US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling, review recent price history, and explore key market statistics.

Updated: 2026-05-24T00:34:43+08:00

Data source: Frankfurter API · Snapshot date: 2026-05-24

Currency Converter

1 USD = 129.6000 KES

USD to KES Chart & Price History

7D: 0.29% · 30D High: 129.7200 · 30D Low: 129.1000

Track the USD to KES exchange rate over the last 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, or 1 year.

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Current Rate
129.5800
24H Change
-0.11%
7D Change
0.29%
30D High
129.7200
30D Low
129.1000
30D Avg
129.2737

USD to KES Conversion Table

View KES to USD Conversion Table
Amount (USD)Converted (KES)
1 129.6000
10 1,296.0000
25 3,240.0000
50 6,480.0000
100 12,960.0000
500 64,800.0000
1,000 129,600.0000
5,000 648,000.0000
10,000 1,296,000.0000

Market Summary

The US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling rate is currently 129.5800. Over the last 7 days, the pair is up 0.29%. In the last 30 days, it traded between 129.1000 and 129.7200 with an average of 129.2737. The current level is 0.11% below the 30-day high and 0.37% above the 30-day low.

How to read today's USD/KES move

USD/KES is moving sideways and is currently trading near the upper part of its recent range.

• Pair context: cross, with stable short-window volatility.

• Read this block together with the chart and 30-day high/low cards above.

• For exact reference levels, use the stat cards and conversion table on this page.

Practical amount scenarios

Use these examples as quick decision references for US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling conversions.

1 USD -> 129.58 KES
Cross-currency planning: benchmark this conversion against your base reporting currency.

500 USD -> 64,790.00 KES
Risk check: split large exchanges into staged amounts to reduce timing sensitivity.

1,000 USD -> 129,580.00 KES
Control check: use this as a reference before confirming treasury or accounting entries.

Values are generated from the same cached rate and historical snapshot used on this page.

About US Dollar (USD)

  • Currency code: USD
  • Common pairs: USD/EUR, USD/JPY, USD/GBP, USD/CNY

The US Dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and is widely used for global trade and settlement.

USD is the primary global reserve currency and is commonly compared against EUR, JPY, GBP, CNY, CAD, and AUD.

USD is one of the most traded base currencies in global FX markets and is widely used in international pricing.

About Kenyan Shilling (KES)

  • Currency code: KES
  • Common pairs: KES/USD, KES/EUR, KES/GBP, KES/JPY

Kenyan Shilling (KES) is a widely traded fiat currency used in global foreign exchange markets.

KES is frequently tracked in cross-rate analysis against major currencies such as USD, GBP, JPY, and CNY.

USD to KES FAQ

What is the current USD to KES exchange rate?

The latest available rate is 129.6000.

How much is 100 USD in KES?

100 USD equals approximately 12,960.00 KES.

What is the recent 30-day range for USD to KES?

The 30-day high is 129.7200, and the 30-day low is 129.1000.

How often is this exchange rate updated?

Exchange rates are updated daily. If a daily refresh is temporarily unavailable, the latest available snapshot remains visible until the next successful update.