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US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Rate History
USD → KES · 60 days of data · 14 providers tracked
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Rates are low right now
0th percentile
Based on 60 days of data (2026-03-13 to 2026-05-20)
Today's best
KSh12,814.66
InstaReM
60-day avg
1 USD = 129.05 KES
Best rate
131.84
2026-04-08 · Remitly
Worst rate
128.15
2026-05-20 · InstaReM
USD to KES exchange rate chart
Best rate today: 128.1466 KES via InstaReM
Send KSh12,815 on a $100 transfer
USD to KES Exchange Rate History
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 60 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | Xoom (PayPal) | Remitly | InstaReM | Wise | __mid Market__ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| May 20 | 124.4301 | 127.5300 | 128.1466 | 129.3000✓ | 128.1466 |
| May 19 | 124.4772 | 127.4200 | 128.6431 | 129.6500✓ | 128.6431 |
| May 18 | 124.3027 | 127.0740 | 128.3949 | 128.8650✓ | 128.3949 |
| May 17 | 124.3027 | 127.3600 | 128.3949 | 129.4000✓ | 128.3949 |
| May 16 | 124.3027 | 127.3500 | 128.3949 | 129.4000✓ | 128.3949 |
| May 15 | 126.1606 | 127.3000 | 127.9977 | 129.1500✓ | 127.9977 |
| May 14 | 126.1606 | 127.1669 | 128.2460 | 129.1500✓ | 128.2460 |
| May 13 | 124.1134 | 127.2400 | 128.0473 | 129.1000 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 12 | 124.1086 | 127.2300 | 128.1466 | 129.1500 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 11 | 124.1216 | 127.5064 | 128.4250 | 129.1550 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 10 | 124.1216 | 127.2200 | 128.1466 | 129.1500 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 9 | 124.1216 | 127.2100 | 128.1466 | 129.1500 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 8 | 124.0466 | 127.2000 | 128.1466 | 129.1500 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 7 | 124.0985 | 127.2100 | 127.9977 | 129.1500 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 6 | 124.0754 | 127.2200 | 128.1963 | 129.2000 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 5 | 124.1076 | 131.8400✓ | 128.8824 | 129.1500 | 129.3853 |
| May 4 | 124.1653 | 127.1495 | 128.1158 | 129.1500 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 3 | 124.1653 | 127.1600 | 128.1466 | 129.1850 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 2 | 124.1653 | 127.1500 | 128.1466 | 129.1850 | 129.3853✓ |
| May 1 | 124.1172 | 127.1400 | 128.1466 | 129.1500 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 30 | 124.0452 | 127.1500 | 128.8824 | 129.0000 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 29 | 124.0932 | 127.2100 | 128.8824 | 129.1500 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 28 | 124.1759 | 127.3600 | 128.8824 | 129.2750 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 27 | 124.2633 | 127.5601 | 128.8824 | 129.3200 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 26 | 124.2633 | 127.4100 | 128.8824 | 129.4000✓ | 129.3853 |
| Apr 25 | 124.2633 | 127.3900 | 128.8824 | 129.4000✓ | 129.3853 |
| Apr 24 | 124.2494 | 127.3000 | 128.8824 | 129.2000 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 23 | 124.1172 | 127.1700 | 128.8824 | 129.1500 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 22 | 124.0572 | 127.1300 | 128.8824 | 129.1000 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 21 | 124.1317 | 127.1000 | 128.0723 | 129.1500 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 20 | 124.2182 | 127.0157 | 128.0029 | 129.0800 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 19 | 124.1028 | 127.1200 | 127.9732 | 129.0500 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 18 | 124.1028 | 127.1200 | 127.9732 | 129.0500 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 17 | 124.1989 | 127.1400 | 128.1963 | 129.2750 | 129.3853✓ |
| Apr 16 | 124.1893 | 131.8400✓ | 128.1963 | 129.2000 | 129.3853 |
| Apr 15 | 124.2907 | 131.8400✓ | 128.2956 | 129.3000 | 129.3853 |
| Apr 14 | 124.3460 | 131.8400✓ | 128.4942 | 129.5000 | 129.3853 |
| Apr 13 | 124.2499 | 131.8400✓ | 128.1208 | 129.1650 | 129.3853 |
| Apr 12 | 124.1442 | 131.8400✓ | 128.1466 | 129.1500 | 129.3853 |
| Apr 11 | 124.1442 | 131.8400✓ | 128.1466 | 129.1500 | 129.3853 |
| Apr 10 | 124.2475 | 131.8400✓ | 128.1963 | 129.2500 | 129.3853 |
| Apr 9 | 124.3700 | 131.8400✓ | 128.3452 | 129.4000 | 129.3853 |
| Apr 8 | 125.0020 | 131.8400✓ | 129.0403 | 130.0500 | 129.3853 |
| Apr 7 | 124.6728 | 128.1110 | 129.1893 | 130.0550✓ | 129.3853 |
| Apr 6 | 124.6103 | 127.9190 | 129.0900 | 129.8600✓ | 129.3853 |
| Apr 5 | 124.6103 | 127.9140 | 129.0900 | 129.8550✓ | 129.3853 |
| Apr 4 | 124.6103 | 127.9140 | 129.0900 | 129.8550✓ | 129.3853 |
| Apr 3 | 125.0092 | 127.9140 | 129.0900 | 129.8550✓ | 129.3853 |
| Apr 2 | 125.0116 | 128.1800 | 129.0900 | 130.1250✓ | 129.3853 |
| Apr 1 | 124.8986 | 128.1900 | 129.0403 | 130.1000✓ | 129.3853 |
| Mar 31 | 124.8794 | 128.1600 | 128.8914 | 129.9500✓ | 129.3853 |
| Mar 30 | 124.9179 | 128.0600 | 128.8914 | 129.9000✓ | 129.3853 |
| Mar 29 | 124.9179 | 128.2886 | 129.2264 | 129.9290✓ | 129.3853 |
| Mar 28 | 124.8145 | 128.0000 | 128.9907 | 130.0000✓ | 129.3853 |
| Mar 18 | 124.4878 | 127.6100 | 128.9322 | 129.4000✓ | 129.4000✓ |
| Mar 17 | 124.3027 | 127.4500 | 128.6832 | 129.3000✓ | 129.3000✓ |
| Mar 16 | 124.3027 | 127.4400 | 128.6832 | 129.3000✓ | 129.3000✓ |
| Mar 15 | 124.2979 | 127.3700 | 128.7330 | 129.3500✓ | 129.3500✓ |
| Mar 14 | 124.2979 | 127.3600 | 128.7330 | 129.3500✓ | 129.3500✓ |
| Mar 13 | 124.2979 | 127.3400 | 128.7330 | 129.3500✓ | 129.3500✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average USD to KES exchange rate?
Over the last 60 days, the average best exchange rate for USD to KES has been 129.0452 KES per 1 USD. The highest rate recorded was 131.8400 on 2026-04-08 via Remitly, while the lowest was 128.1466 on 2026-05-20.
Which provider consistently has the best USD to KES rate?
Based on our 60-day tracking, Had the best receive amount on 23 out of the last 60 days tracked. Today, InstaReM leads with a rate of 128.1466 KES.
Is it a good time to send USD to KES?
Current USD to KES rates are low — sitting in the 0th percentile over the last 60 days. Rates are below average. You may want to wait for improvement or lock in a forward contract.