When dealing with international finance, understanding currency exchange rates is crucial. This article delves into the exchange rate between the Kenyan Shilling (KES) and the US Dollar (USD), providing an overview of recent trends, influencing factors, and practical conversion information.
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How Exchange Rates Are Determined
Current Exchange Rate
As of November 6, one million Kenyan Shillings (Sh1,000,000.00) is currently worth $7,742.93 (seven thousand seven hundred forty-two US dollars 93 cents) at 15:00 PM UTC. The current exchange rate is 0.0077.
The KES/USD rate is down -0.16%. Feel free to try converting the currency rate in reverse from US Dollars to Kenyan Shillings. We use mid-market exchange rates to convert KES to USD.
Historical Exchange Rate Trends
Analyzing historical data provides valuable insights into currency fluctuations. This chart shows data from 2024-11-6 to 2025-11-5.
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On this day last year, Sh1,000,000.00 would have been exchanged for $7,752.25, $9.32 higher than today’s rate. The most favorable exchange rate over the past seven days was $7,761.46.
In the past 30 days, the KES to USD exchange rate reached a high of 0.007769 and a low of 0.007721, with an average rate of 0.007740. Over the last 90 days, the KES to USD exchange rate peaked at 0.007769 and dipped to a low of 0.007721, averaging 0.007734.
Here's a summary of KES to USD exchange-rate statistics:
| Statistic | Last 7 Days | Last 30 Days | Last 90 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 0.0077473 | 0.0077627 | 0.0077942 |
| Low | 0.0077325 | 0.0077256 | 0.0077137 |
| Average | 0.0077392 | 0.0077397 | 0.0077369 |
| Volatility | 0.11% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
Factors Influencing Exchange Rates
In the real world, the exchange rates can be influenced by thousands of different factors. These include:
- Differences in inflation: From an international currency exchange standpoint, the currency of one economy with low inflation rates will generally see a rise in currency value as purchasing power increases.
- Trade Deficits: If an economy is spending more than it is earning through foreign trade (goods, services, interest, dividends, etc.), it is operating at a deficit.
- Politics: Governments can enact policies or regulations that directly or indirectly impact exchange rates. Also, economies with stable politics generally make better foreign investments than economies that constantly suffer from political strife.
- Economic performance: The performance of economies also dictates the exchange rate of their currencies. When global capital searches for the best place to make a return, strong economies are usually a good choice.
Governments can enact policies or regulations that directly or indirectly impact exchange rates. Also, economies with stable politics generally make better foreign investments than economies that constantly suffer from political strife.
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The performance of economies also dictates the exchange rate of their currencies. When global capital searches for the best place to make a return, strong economies are usually a good choice.
Understanding the US Dollar
The United States dollar, symbolized by $, is the official currency of the United States and the world’s primary reserve currency. As the most traded currency globally, it plays a central role in international trade and finance, serving as a preferred medium for global reserves held by governments and institutions. This status as a reserve currency means that many countries hold USD as part of their foreign exchange reserves, which enhances its stability and liquidity. The USD is known for its stability, liquidity, and widespread use in global transactions.
Our currency rankings show that the most popular US Dollar exchange rate is the USD to USD rate. The currency code for US Dollars is USD. The currency symbol is $.
Understanding the Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling is the official currency of Kenya. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Kenyan Shilling exchange rate is the KES to USD rate. The currency code for Kenyan Shillings is KES. The currency symbol is KSh.
Converting KES to USD
You can use a KES to USD calculator to convert any amount. Here are some quick conversions:
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| KES | USD (approximate) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 KES | $0.0039 |
| 1 KES | $0.0077 |
| 5 KES | $0.0387 |
| 10 KES | $0.0774 |
| 50 KES | $0.39 |
| 100 KES | $0.77 |
| 500 KES | $3.87 |
| 1,000 KES | $7.74 |
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