1 KES to CNY1 Kenyan Shilling = 0.05167 Chinese Yuan
🇰🇪 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES1) is worth 🇨🇳 0.05167 Chinese Yuan (¥0.05167) at the current exchange rate of 1 KES = 0.05167 CNY. Rates were last updated Sep 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC.
Over the last 30 days, the KES to CNY rate fell 0.49% (high 0.05197 on August 30, 2026, low 0.05167 on September 21, 2026, average 0.05185). Over the last 90 days, the KES to CNY rate fell 1.62% (high 0.05254 on July 7, 2026, low 0.05167 on September 21, 2026, average 0.05215).
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Convert 1 Kenyan Shilling to Chinese Yuan
1 KES = ¥0.05167 CNY
1 CNY = KES19.3518 KES
- 30-day change
- -0.49%
- 90-day high
- 0.05254
- 90-day low
- 0.05167
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
Convert Kenyan Shilling to Chinese Yuan
| KES | CNY |
|---|---|
| KES1 KES | ¥0.05167 CNY |
| KES5 KES | ¥0.2584 CNY |
| KES10 KES | ¥0.5167 CNY |
| KES25 KES | ¥1.2919 CNY |
| KES50 KES | ¥2.5837 CNY |
| KES100 KES | ¥5.1675 CNY |
| KES500 KES | ¥25.8374 CNY |
| KES1,000 KES | ¥51.6748 CNY |
| KES5,000 KES | ¥258.3739 CNY |
| KES10,000 KES | ¥516.7477 CNY |
Convert Chinese Yuan to Kenyan Shilling
| CNY | KES |
|---|---|
| ¥1 CNY | KES19.3518 KES |
| ¥5 CNY | KES96.759 KES |
| ¥10 CNY | KES193.518 KES |
| ¥25 CNY | KES483.7951 KES |
| ¥50 CNY | KES967.5902 KES |
| ¥100 CNY | KES1,935.18 KES |
| ¥500 CNY | KES9,675.90 KES |
| ¥1,000 CNY | KES19,351.80 KES |
| ¥5,000 CNY | KES96,759.02 KES |
| ¥10,000 CNY | KES193,518.03 KES |
KES to CNY exchange rate history
KES to CNY – last 90 days
KES to CNY – last 12 months
KES to CNY exchange rate history
Over the last 90 days, the Kenyan Shilling traded between 0.05167 and 0.05254 Chinese Yuan, averaging 0.05215. The KES/CNY rate is down 1.62% over that period.
Over the last 12 months, the highest KES to CNY rate was 0.05515 (September 25, 2025) and the lowest was 0.05167 (September 21, 2026). The rate is down 6.30% year on year, meaning the Kenyan Shilling has lost value against the Chinese Yuan.
| Date | 1 KES in CNY | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2026 | 0.05174 | -0.44% |
| August 30, 2026 | 0.05197 | -0.38% |
| July 31, 2026 | 0.05217 | -0.64% |
| June 28, 2026 | 0.0525 | +0.13% |
| May 23, 2026 | 0.05244 | -0.43% |
| April 23, 2026 | 0.05266 | -1.19% |
| March 24, 2026 | 0.0533 | -0.61% |
| February 22, 2026 | 0.05362 | -0.69% |
| January 23, 2026 | 0.054 | -1.03% |
| December 24, 2025 | 0.05456 | -0.73% |
| November 24, 2025 | 0.05496 | -0.30% |
| October 25, 2025 | 0.05513 | -0.04% |
| September 25, 2025 | 0.05515 | – |
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 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 →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 →How to convert Kenyan Shilling to Chinese Yuan
- Enter the amount of KES you want to convert in the “Amount” box.
- Check that KES is selected as the source and CNY as the target (use the swap button to reverse them).
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Frequently asked questions about KES to CNY
How much is 1 Kenyan Shilling in Chinese Yuan?
As of September 21, 2026, 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES) = 0.05167 Chinese Yuan (CNY). The rate comes from the mid-market reference rate and is refreshed hourly.
How much is 100 Kenyan Shilling in Chinese Yuan?
As of September 21, 2026, 100 KES is equal to 5.1675 CNY, based on a rate of 0.05167 CNY per KES.
How much is 1 Chinese Yuan in Kenyan Shilling?
As of September 21, 2026, 1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) = 19.3518 Kenyan Shilling (KES).
What has the KES to CNY exchange rate done recently?
Over the last 30 days the KES/CNY rate changed by -0.49%, ranging from 0.05167 to 0.05197. Over the last 90 days it ranged from 0.05167 to 0.05254 and changed by -1.62%.
Which is stronger, the Kenyan Shilling or the Chinese Yuan?
The Chinese Yuan is currently worth more per unit than the Kenyan Shilling: 1 KES = 0.05167 CNY, and 1 CNY = 19.3518 KES. 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 KES to CNY?
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.