KES to USD in 2026
Monthly average Kenyan Shilling/United States Dollar exchange rates in 2026, with the year’s high, low and change.
1 Kenyan Shilling in United States Dollar, mid-market. 2026 opened at 0.0077520 and closed at 0.0077050.
KES to USD Chart, 2026
KES to USD by Month, 2026
Monthly average, high and low mid-market rates for 1 Kenyan Shilling in United States Dollar during 2026.
| Month | Average | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 0.0077530 | 0.0077550 | 0.0077490 |
| February 2026 | 0.0077520 | 0.0077550 | 0.0077520 |
| March 2026 | 0.0077300 | 0.0077650 | 0.0076920 |
| April 2026 | 0.0077270 | 0.0077520 | 0.0076850 |
| May 2026 | 0.0077320 | 0.0077530 | 0.0077100 |
| June 2026 | 0.0077260 | 0.0077310 | 0.0077130 |
| July 2026 | 0.0077310 | 0.0077410 | 0.0077150 |
| August 2026 | 0.0077310 | 0.0077490 | 0.0077120 |
| September 2026 | 0.0077220 | 0.0077280 | 0.0077070 |
| October 2026 | 0.0077070 | 0.0077280 | 0.0076960 |
Source: daily mid-market rates. Averages are over trading days.
KES/USD in 2026: key facts
So far in 2026, 1 Kenyan Shilling is worth 0.0077310 USD on average. The pair opened 2026 at 0.0077520 and has most recently traded at 0.0077050 — a change of −0.61%. The 2026 high was 0.0077650 USD and the low was 0.0076850 USD, based on 299 trading days of daily mid-market rates.
January had 2026’s highest monthly average at 0.0077530 USD per KES; October had the lowest, at 0.0077070 USD.
KES/USD 2026 FAQ
What is the average KES/USD rate in 2026 so far?
So far in 2026, 1 KES is worth 0.0077310 USD on average, ranging between a low of 0.0076850 and a high of 0.0077650 USD.
Which month had the KES/USD rate highest and lowest in 2026?
January had the highest average rate in 2026, at 0.0077530 USD per KES; October had the lowest, at 0.0077070 USD.