Kenyan Shilling to US Dollar
Shilling to dollar is what Kenyan businesses converting export revenue and travellers heading to North America monitor.
Use this live rate to plan a transfer, check a quote, or just see what your money is worth across borders today. Curnance refreshes the KES/USD rate throughout the day so the number you see is the same one global markets see.
Kenyan Shilling to US Dollar conversion table
Common amounts at the current mid-market rate.
Convert USD to KES
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About this rate
The KES/USD rate above is the mid-market rate — the midpoint between buying and selling on global currency markets. It is the reference point you see on Google, Reuters, and Bloomberg, with no Curnance margin baked in.
Curnance refreshes rates throughout the day. When you send money via the Curnance app, the final rate at confirmation may differ slightly to reflect live market movement and a small spread — and you always see the exact rate, fee, and recipient amount before you commit.
Send money from Kenya to United States
Curnance handles the FX, the routing, and the settlement. Recipients usually see funds in their bank account within minutes.
KES to USD — common questions
- What is 1 Kenyan Shilling to US Dollar today? +
- 1 KES is currently equal to 0.01 USD. This is the mid-market rate — the same reference used on global markets — refreshed throughout the day. The final rate at confirmation in the Curnance app may include a small spread.
- How do I convert Kenyan Shillings to US Dollars? +
- Use the calculator on this page to see the conversion at any amount. To send money, download the Curnance app, fund your wallet in KES, and send to a recipient in United States. Funds typically arrive in their bank account within minutes.
- Where does Curnance get the KES/USD rate? +
- We pull live rates directly from currency markets and refresh them regularly. The rate displayed above is the mid-market rate — what you would see on Google or Reuters — without hidden margin baked in.
- Will the send rate match the rate shown here? +
- The mid-market rate is the indicative reference. The rate you confirm at send time may differ slightly to reflect live market movement and a small spread. Final rate, fees, and arrival time are confirmed in the Curnance app before you commit.
- Can I convert US Dollar back to Kenyan Shilling? +
- Yes — see our USD to KES converter for the reverse direction.
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