KES to JPY in 2026
Monthly average Kenyan Shilling/Japanese Yen exchange rates in 2026, with the year’s high, low and change.
1 Kenyan Shilling in Japanese Yen, mid-market. 2026 opened at 1.2148 and closed at 1.1937.
KES to JPY Chart, 2026
KES to JPY by Month, 2026
Monthly average, high and low mid-market rates for 1 Kenyan Shilling in Japanese Yen during 2026.
| Month | Average | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1.2157 | 1.2340 | 1.1825 |
| February 2026 | 1.2020 | 1.2189 | 1.1837 |
| March 2026 | 1.2268 | 1.2356 | 1.2100 |
| April 2026 | 1.2305 | 1.2417 | 1.2199 |
| May 2026 | 1.2228 | 1.2318 | 1.2120 |
| June 2026 | 1.2418 | 1.2504 | 1.2313 |
| July 2026 | 1.2562 | 1.2655 | 1.2379 |
| August 2026 | 1.2276 | 1.2372 | 1.2170 |
| September 2026 | 1.2071 | 1.2380 | 1.1854 |
Source: daily mid-market rates. Averages are over trading days.
KES/JPY in 2026: key facts
So far in 2026, 1 Kenyan Shilling is worth 1.2273 JPY on average. The pair opened 2026 at 1.2148 and has most recently traded at 1.1937 — a change of −1.73%. The 2026 high was 1.2655 JPY and the low was 1.1825 JPY, based on 254 trading days of daily mid-market rates.
July had 2026’s highest monthly average at 1.2562 JPY per KES; February had the lowest, at 1.2020 JPY.
KES/JPY 2026 FAQ
What is the average KES/JPY rate in 2026 so far?
So far in 2026, 1 KES is worth 1.2273 JPY on average, ranging between a low of 1.1825 and a high of 1.2655 JPY.
Which month had the KES/JPY rate highest and lowest in 2026?
July had the highest average rate in 2026, at 1.2562 JPY per KES; February had the lowest, at 1.2020 JPY.