USD to KES in 2026
Monthly average United States Dollar/Kenyan Shilling exchange rates in 2026, with the year’s high, low and change.
1 United States Dollar in Kenyan Shilling, mid-market. 2026 opened at 129.00 and closed at 129.40.
USD to KES Chart, 2026
USD to KES by Month, 2026
Monthly average, high and low mid-market rates for 1 United States Dollar in Kenyan Shilling during 2026.
| Month | Average | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 128.99 | 129.05 | 128.95 |
| February 2026 | 128.99 | 129.00 | 128.95 |
| March 2026 | 129.37 | 130.00 | 128.79 |
| April 2026 | 129.42 | 130.13 | 129.00 |
| May 2026 | 129.34 | 129.70 | 128.98 |
| June 2026 | 129.44 | 129.65 | 129.35 |
| July 2026 | 129.35 | 129.63 | 129.18 |
| August 2026 | 129.36 | 129.66 | 129.06 |
| September 2026 | 129.43 | 129.51 | 129.40 |
Source: daily mid-market rates. Averages are over trading days.
USD/KES in 2026: key facts
So far in 2026, 1 United States Dollar is worth 129.29 KES on average. The pair opened 2026 at 129.00 and has most recently traded at 129.40 — a change of +0.31%. The 2026 high was 130.13 KES and the low was 128.79 KES, based on 254 trading days of daily mid-market rates.
June had 2026’s highest monthly average at 129.44 KES per USD; January had the lowest, at 128.99 KES.
USD/KES 2026 FAQ
What is the average USD/KES rate in 2026 so far?
So far in 2026, 1 USD is worth 129.29 KES on average, ranging between a low of 128.79 and a high of 130.13 KES.
Which month had the USD/KES rate highest and lowest in 2026?
June had the highest average rate in 2026, at 129.44 KES per USD; January had the lowest, at 128.99 KES.