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British Pound to Kenyan Shilling Rate History
GBP → KES · 54 days of data · 13 providers tracked
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Rates are low right now
20th percentile
Based on 54 days of data (2026-03-28 to 2026-05-20)
Today's best
KSh17,189.3
InstaReM
54-day avg
1 GBP = 173.39 KES
Best rate
174.95
2026-05-09 · InstaReM
Worst rate
171.14
2026-05-18 · InstaReM
GBP to KES exchange rate chart
Best rate today: 171.8930 KES via InstaReM
Send KSh17,189 on a $100 transfer
GBP to KES Exchange Rate History
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 54 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | TapTap Send | __mid Market__ | Western Union | Royal Bank of Scotland | Skrill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| May 20 | 170.3000✓ | 170.3000✓ | 169.6441 | 168.3666 | 169.0322 |
| May 19 | 170.3000✓ | 170.3000✓ | 169.8233 | 169.0940 | 169.0477 |
| May 18 | 170.3000✓ | 170.3000✓ | 167.3301 | 166.6803 | 167.4592 |
| May 17 | 170.3000✓ | 170.3000✓ | 168.1894 | 167.5363 | 167.6446 |
| May 16 | 172.0000 | 173.5000✓ | 168.1894 | 167.5363 | 167.6446 |
| May 15 | 173.5000✓ | 172.4000 | 168.7149 | 167.9593 | 167.8351 |
| May 14 | 173.6000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.4183 | 169.6551 | 169.5351 |
| May 13 | 174.7000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.8884 | 169.8670 | 170.1695 |
| May 12 | 174.7000✓ | 172.4000 | 171.3576 | 170.5584 | 170.6534 |
| May 11 | 174.7000✓ | 172.4000 | 171.3830 | 171.0170 | 171.2107 |
| May 10 | 174.7000✓ | 172.4000 | 171.8867 | 171.5196 | 171.2879 |
| May 9 | 174.7000✓ | 172.4000 | 171.8867 | 171.5196 | 171.3113 |
| May 8 | 174.7000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.8779 | 170.1920 | 170.2298 |
| May 7 | 174.4000✓ | 172.4000 | 171.4760 | 170.7299 | 171.0841 |
| May 6 | 174.4000✓ | 172.4000 | 171.1901 | 170.8108 | 170.4871 |
| May 5 | 174.0000✓ | 172.4000 | — | — | — |
| May 4 | 173.7000✓ | 172.4000 | 171.1972 | 171.1712 | 170.7165 |
| May 3 | 173.7000✓ | 172.4000 | 171.1494 | 171.1234 | 170.8417 |
| May 2 | 173.7000✓ | 172.4000 | 171.1494 | 171.1234 | 170.8417 |
| May 1 | 173.7000✓ | 172.4000 | 171.0943 | 171.1081 | 170.9950 |
| Apr 30 | 173.6000✓ | 172.4000 | 169.3689 | 169.6681 | 169.4768 |
| Apr 29 | 173.0000✓ | 172.4000 | 169.9813 | 169.8240 | 169.7405 |
| Apr 28 | 173.0000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.0017 | 170.0906 | 170.0908 |
| Apr 27 | 173.0000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.1933 | 170.3658 | 170.5521 |
| Apr 26 | 173.0000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.2419 | 170.4145 | 170.2175 |
| Apr 25 | 173.3000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.2419 | 170.4145 | 170.2175 |
| Apr 24 | 173.0000✓ | 172.4000 | 169.9368 | 169.4771 | 169.3491 |
| Apr 23 | 174.1000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.2874 | 169.7309 | 169.6989 |
| Apr 22 | 173.6000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.2473 | 169.7547 | 169.6216 |
| Apr 21 | 174.1000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.7152 | 170.0378 | 170.0943 |
| Apr 20 | 173.8400✓ | 172.4000 | 170.2570 | 169.3772 | 169.5488 |
| Apr 19 | 173.8400✓ | 172.4000 | 170.4631 | 169.5823 | 169.9710 |
| Apr 18 | 173.5000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.4631 | 169.5823 | 169.9710 |
| Apr 17 | 173.5000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.2468 | 169.9562 | 169.9862 |
| Apr 16 | 174.1000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.8275 | 170.6247 | 170.6346 |
| Apr 15 | 174.2000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.9853 | 170.9975 | 170.8025 |
| Apr 14 | 173.5000✓ | 172.4000 | 170.7861 | 170.4662 | 169.9037 |
| Apr 13 | 172.0000 | 172.4000✓ | 168.9324 | 168.4625 | 168.4606 |
| Apr 12 | 173.1000✓ | 172.4000 | 169.7006 | 169.2286 | 169.2550 |
| Apr 11 | 173.1000✓ | 172.4000 | 169.7006 | 169.2286 | 169.2550 |
| Apr 10 | 173.8000✓ | 172.4000 | 169.6789 | 168.9000 | 168.8329 |
| Apr 9 | 173.5000✓ | 172.4000 | 169.4579 | 168.7157 | 168.6450 |
| Apr 8 | 170.5000 | 172.4000✓ | 170.2519 | 169.5269 | 169.3014 |
| Apr 7 | 170.5000 | 172.4000✓ | 168.5965 | 166.6764 | 167.1832 |
| Apr 6 | 170.5000 | 172.4000✓ | 168.5093 | 166.5902 | 167.1782 |
| Apr 5 | 170.5000 | 172.4000✓ | 168.0007 | 166.6060 | 166.5743 |
| Apr 4 | 171.1000 | 172.4000✓ | 168.0007 | 166.6060 | 166.5743 |
| Apr 3 | 171.1000 | 172.4000✓ | 167.9174 | 166.5234 | 166.4670 |
| Apr 2 | 171.1000 | 172.4000✓ | 168.3539 | 167.2114 | 167.2764 |
| Apr 1 | 171.6000 | 172.4000✓ | 169.3274 | 168.8069 | 168.1300 |
| Mar 31 | 171.5000 | 172.4000✓ | 168.2864 | 167.3517 | 167.5130 |
| Mar 30 | 171.0000 | 172.4000✓ | 167.5999 | 166.5349 | 166.8750 |
| Mar 29 | 171.6000 | 172.4000✓ | 168.1771 | 166.8647 | 167.3325 |
| Mar 28 | 172.8000✓ | 171.0000 | 168.7724 | 167.4616 | 167.7760 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average GBP to KES exchange rate?
Over the last 54 days, the average best exchange rate for GBP to KES has been 173.3912 KES per 1 GBP. The highest rate recorded was 174.9534 on 2026-05-09 via InstaReM, while the lowest was 171.1448 on 2026-05-18.
Which provider consistently has the best GBP to KES rate?
Based on our 54-day tracking, Had the best receive amount on 25 out of the last 54 days tracked. Today, InstaReM leads with a rate of 171.8930 KES.
Is it a good time to send GBP to KES?
Current GBP to KES rates are low — sitting in the 20th percentile over the last 54 days. Rates are below average. You may want to wait for improvement or lock in a forward contract.