1,000 KES to USD - Convert Kenyan Shillings to US Dollars
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1.00 KES = 0.00774872 USD
Mid-market rate at 22:48 UTC
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See your 1,000 KES in motion. Our live KES to USD chart tracks 12 months of real-time, mid-market rates and shows exactly how much your money was worth at any point in time. Want to know when the rate moves in your favor? Set a rate alert and we’ll let you know when it hits your target.
1 KES = 0.00774872 USD
Jan 17, 2026, 22:48 UTC
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When you compare Xe to leading banks and providers, the difference is clear. Bank-beating rates and no hidden fees mean more value on every transfer.
Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
Xe- Exchange rate
- 1.308000
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,160.00 USD
+399.33 USD
- Provider
Nationwide- Exchange rate
- 1.289000
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
25,760.66 USD
-399.33 USD
Rates obtained as of 11/25/2025
The comparison savings are based on a single transfer of GBP 20,000 to USD. Savings are calculated by comparing the exchange rate including margins and fees provided by each bank and Xe on the same day 11/25/2025. The comparison savings provided is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different currency exchange amounts, currency types, dates, times, and other individual factors will result in different comparison savings. These results therefore may not be indicative of actual savings and should be used only as a guide. The rate comparison chart is updated quarterly.
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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.
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KES to USD frequently asked questions
As of 22:48 UTC, the mid-market KES to USD rate is KSh1 = $0.0077. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. To see how much this transfer would be with Xe, visit our send money page.
1,000 KES equals 7.74 USD using the current mid-market exchange rate of $0.0077. If you're looking to send 1,000 KES to USD, check if Xe could save you money on your transfer. Get a live quote on our send money page and see the full price upfront.
To convert currencies, visit the top our Currency Converter, select your preferred currency pair, enter your amount, and view the live mid-market rate.
Yes. You can set up a KES to USD rate alert on our rate alerts page or within the Xe app. Get a notification when your desired rate is reached and stay on top of currency shifts.
To see how much a 1,000 KES to USD transfer would cost with Xe, visit our send money page and enter your details into the live quoter. You will get real-time exchange rates, estimated delivery times, and all fees shown upfront before you start your transfer.