1 CNY to KES1 Chinese Yuan = 19.344 Kenyan Shilling
🇨🇳 1 Chinese Yuan (¥1) is worth 🇰🇪 19.344 Kenyan Shilling (KES19.344) at the current exchange rate of 1 CNY = 19.344 KES. Rates were last updated Sep 21, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC.
Over the last 30 days, the CNY to KES rate rose 0.45% (high 19.344 on September 21, 2026, low 19.2416 on August 30, 2026, average 19.2857). Over the last 90 days, the CNY to KES rate rose 1.61% (high 19.344 on September 21, 2026, low 19.0343 on July 7, 2026, average 19.176).
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Convert 1 Chinese Yuan to Kenyan Shilling
1 CNY = KES19.344 KES
1 KES = ¥0.0517 CNY
- 30-day change
- +0.45%
- 90-day high
- 19.344
- 90-day low
- 19.0343
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
Convert Chinese Yuan to Kenyan Shilling
| CNY | KES |
|---|---|
| ¥1 CNY | KES19.344 KES |
| ¥5 CNY | KES96.7202 KES |
| ¥10 CNY | KES193.4405 KES |
| ¥25 CNY | KES483.6012 KES |
| ¥50 CNY | KES967.2023 KES |
| ¥100 CNY | KES1,934.40 KES |
| ¥500 CNY | KES9,672.02 KES |
| ¥1,000 CNY | KES19,344.05 KES |
| ¥5,000 CNY | KES96,720.23 KES |
| ¥10,000 CNY | KES193,440.47 KES |
Convert Kenyan Shilling to Chinese Yuan
| KES | CNY |
|---|---|
| KES1 KES | ¥0.0517 CNY |
| KES5 KES | ¥0.2585 CNY |
| KES10 KES | ¥0.517 CNY |
| KES25 KES | ¥1.2924 CNY |
| KES50 KES | ¥2.5848 CNY |
| KES100 KES | ¥5.1695 CNY |
| KES500 KES | ¥25.8477 CNY |
| KES1,000 KES | ¥51.6955 CNY |
| KES5,000 KES | ¥258.4775 CNY |
| KES10,000 KES | ¥516.9549 CNY |
CNY to KES exchange rate history
CNY to KES – last 90 days
CNY to KES – last 12 months
CNY to KES exchange rate history
Over the last 90 days, the Chinese Yuan traded between 19.0343 and 19.344 Kenyan Shilling, averaging 19.176. The CNY/KES rate is up 1.61% over that period.
Over the last 12 months, the highest CNY to KES rate was 19.344 (September 21, 2026) and the lowest was 18.133 (September 25, 2025). The rate is up 6.68% year on year, meaning the Chinese Yuan has gained value against the Kenyan Shilling.
| Date | 1 CNY in KES | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2026 | 19.3264 | +0.44% |
| August 30, 2026 | 19.2416 | +0.38% |
| July 31, 2026 | 19.1685 | +0.64% |
| June 28, 2026 | 19.0462 | -0.12% |
| May 23, 2026 | 19.07 | +0.43% |
| April 23, 2026 | 18.9881 | +1.20% |
| March 24, 2026 | 18.7628 | +0.61% |
| February 22, 2026 | 18.649 | +0.70% |
| January 23, 2026 | 18.5196 | +1.04% |
| December 24, 2025 | 18.3287 | +0.73% |
| November 24, 2025 | 18.1957 | +0.31% |
| October 25, 2025 | 18.1403 | +0.04% |
| September 25, 2025 | 18.133 | – |
Historical figures use daily reference rates: sampled every three days for the 90-day view and monthly for the 12-month view, plus today's live rate.
The Chinese Yuan is the official currency of People's Republic of China, issued under the oversight of the People's Bank of China (PBOC). It has been in use since 1948 and is divided into 100 Jiao, Fen.
The Yuan is increasingly important in global trade and finance as China has become the world's second-largest economy. It was added to the IMF's Special Drawing Rights basket in 2016, recognizing its growing international role.
More about CNY →The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is traded against the Chinese Yuan and other world currencies. See the KES page for its live rates against major currencies.
More about KES →How to convert Chinese Yuan to Kenyan Shilling
- Enter the amount of CNY you want to convert in the “Amount” box.
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Frequently asked questions about CNY to KES
How much is 1 Chinese Yuan in Kenyan Shilling?
As of September 21, 2026, 1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) = 19.344 Kenyan Shilling (KES). The rate comes from the mid-market reference rate and is refreshed hourly.
How much is 100 Chinese Yuan in Kenyan Shilling?
As of September 21, 2026, 100 CNY is equal to 1,934.40 KES, based on a rate of 19.344 KES per CNY.
How much is 1 Kenyan Shilling in Chinese Yuan?
As of September 21, 2026, 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES) = 0.0517 Chinese Yuan (CNY).
What has the CNY to KES exchange rate done recently?
Over the last 30 days the CNY/KES rate changed by +0.45%, ranging from 19.2416 to 19.344. Over the last 90 days it ranged from 19.0343 to 19.344 and changed by +1.61%.
Which is stronger, the Chinese Yuan or the Kenyan Shilling?
The Chinese Yuan is currently worth more per unit than the Kenyan Shilling: 1 CNY = 19.344 KES, and 1 KES = 0.0517 CNY. A higher number per unit does not by itself mean a stronger economy; it also reflects how each currency is denominated.
When is the best time to convert CNY to KES?
Currencies trade 24 hours a day from Monday morning in Sydney to Friday evening in New York, and rates move by the minute while markets are open. Liquidity is usually highest around 1–4 PM GMT, when the London and New York sessions overlap. Watching the 90-day range above helps you judge whether today's rate is high or low compared with recent weeks.
Is this the rate I will get at a bank or exchange service?
No. The figures on this page are mid-market reference rates used for information. Banks, cash exchanges and money-transfer services add a margin or fee, so the amount you actually receive is usually a little lower than the converted amount shown here.