Dollar To Kenyan Shilling (USD/KES)

The exchange rate of the Dollar to Kenyan Shilling fell -0.71% in the last 24 hours.

The USD to KES Exchange Rate trend

The 90-day exchange rate trend of the Dollar against the Kenyan Shilling has decreased by -10.47%. The rate declined since last week when the Dollar fell against the Kenyan Shilling by -1.27%. In terms of rate, the Dollar was valued at 145.00 Kenyan Shillings 3 months ago and is now worth 129.82 Kenyan Shillings. The fall in value does not favor the exchange rate for consumers or travelers visiting Kenya at the moment. You will receive less Kenyan Shillings for your Dollar and effectively reduces your purchase power while visiting. The trend history chart illustrates these recent changes. You can also plug in and convert the number of Dollars (or Kenyan Shillings) in the currency calculator above.

Facts about the Kenyan Shilling

The Kenyan Shilling (ISO: KES) is the official currency of Kenya. Its symbol is 'KSh' and the currency is subdivided into 100 cents per Kenyan Shilling.

Travel Tip

Before vacationing, we recommended you exchange Dollars to Kenyan Shillings, or other currencies, at your local bank or credit union, as you will, in general, get much better exchange rates than you would at airport kiosks, where rate hikes are common and expected. Although conveniently located at your port of entry, currency exchange kiosks will also charge convenience fees per transaction. Another option to save money while vacationing is to pay any charges you incur with a "no-foreign-transaction-fee-credit-card".

Travel Pocket Guide

The currency calculator above can be used online but will also work in low-bandwidth areas if the page is already loaded in your browser. It will work in airplane mode or when your device is offline. Additionally, you can print the handy pocket conversion guides below when traveling to Kenya or take a screenshot on your mobile device. Find instructions on how to take a screenshot on your particular device here.