1,000 KES to JPY - Convert Kenyan Shillings to Japanese Yen
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1.00 KES = 1.22560778 JPY
Mid-market rate at 19:49 UTC
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See your 1,000 KES in motion. Our live KES to JPY 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 = 1.22561 JPY
Jan 19, 2026, 19:49 UTC
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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 from 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 are only accurate for the given example and may not include all costs and charges. Different currency exchange amounts, currency types, dates, times, and other individual factors will result in different comparison savings. These results may therefore not be indicative of actual savings and should be used for guidance only. The rate comparison chart is updated quarterly.
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KES - Kenyan Shilling
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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Our currency rankings show that the most popular Japanese Yen exchange rate is the JPY to USD rate. The currency code for Japanese Yen is JPY. The currency symbol is ¥.
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KES to JPY frequently asked questions
As of 19:49 UTC, the mid-market KES to JPY rate is KSh1 = ¥1.2256. 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 1,225.6 JPY using the current mid-market exchange rate of ¥1.2256. If you're looking to send 1,000 KES to JPY, 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 JPY 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 JPY 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.