500 USD to KES - Convert US Dollars to Kenyan Shillings
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1.00 USD = 129.55047292 KES
Mid-market rate at 03:20 UTC
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1 USD = 129.55 KES
Mar 13, 2026, 03:20 UTC
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
- Exchange rate
- 1.322100
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,442.00 USD
+335.59 USD
- Provider
- Exchange rate
- 1.306300
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,106.40 USD
-335.59 USD
Rates obtained as of 3/12/2026
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 3/12/2026. 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.
1 USD to KES
| Metric | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
High | 129.29 | 129.29 | 129.43 |
Low | 128.78 | 128.63 | 128.48 |
Average | 129.16 | 128.98 | 128.96 |
Volatility | 0.20% | 0.15% | 0.13% |
USD to KES statistics
Over the last 7 days, USD to KES moved between 128.78 and 129.29. The average was 129.16 with 0.20% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, USD to KES moved between 128.63 and 129.29. The average was 128.98 with 0.15% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, USD to KES moved between 128.48 and 129.43. The average was 128.96 with 0.13% volatility.
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USD to KES frequently asked questions
As of 03:20 UTC, the mid-market USD to KES rate is $1 = KSh129.55. 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.
500 USD equals 64,775.23 KES using the current mid-market exchange rate of KSh129.55. If you're looking to send 500 USD to KES, 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.
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