500 KES to USD500 Kenyan Shilling = 3.8604 United States Dollar
🇰🇪 500 Kenyan Shilling (KES500) is worth 🇺🇸 3.8604 United States Dollar ($3.8604) at the current exchange rate of 1 KES = 0.007721 USD. Rates were last updated Sep 21, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC.
Over the last 30 days, the KES to USD rate fell 0.06% (high 0.007728 on August 27, 2026, low 0.007718 on September 17, 2026, average 0.007724). Over the last 90 days, the KES to USD rate fell 0.02% (high 0.007745 on August 3, 2026, low 0.007718 on September 17, 2026, average 0.007728).
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Convert 500 Kenyan Shilling to United States Dollar
1 KES = $0.007721 USD
1 USD = KES129.52 KES
- 30-day change
- -0.06%
- 90-day high
- 0.007745
- 90-day low
- 0.007718
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
Convert Kenyan Shilling to United States Dollar
| KES | USD |
|---|---|
| KES1 KES | $0.007721 USD |
| KES5 KES | $0.0386 USD |
| KES10 KES | $0.07721 USD |
| KES25 KES | $0.193 USD |
| KES50 KES | $0.386 USD |
| KES100 KES | $0.7721 USD |
| KES500 KES | $3.8604 USD |
| KES1,000 KES | $7.7208 USD |
| KES5,000 KES | $38.6041 USD |
| KES10,000 KES | $77.2082 USD |
Convert United States Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
| USD | KES |
|---|---|
| $1 USD | KES129.52 KES |
| $5 USD | KES647.60 KES |
| $10 USD | KES1,295.20 KES |
| $25 USD | KES3,238.00 KES |
| $50 USD | KES6,476.00 KES |
| $100 USD | KES12,952.00 KES |
| $500 USD | KES64,760.00 KES |
| $1,000 USD | KES129,520.00 KES |
| $5,000 USD | KES647,600.00 KES |
| $10,000 USD | KES1,295,200.00 KES |
KES to USD exchange rate history
KES to USD – last 90 days
KES to USD – last 12 months
KES to USD exchange rate history
Over the last 90 days, the Kenyan Shilling traded between 0.007718 and 0.007745 United States Dollar, averaging 0.007728. The KES/USD rate is down 0.02% over that period.
Over the last 12 months, the highest KES to USD rate was 0.007763 (December 24, 2025) and the lowest was 0.007716 (May 23, 2026). The rate is down 0.18% year on year, meaning the Kenyan Shilling has lost value against the United States Dollar.
| Date | 1 KES in USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2026 | 0.007721 | -0.06% |
| August 30, 2026 | 0.007726 | -0.06% |
| July 31, 2026 | 0.00773 | +0.10% |
| June 28, 2026 | 0.007722 | +0.08% |
| May 23, 2026 | 0.007716 | 0.00% |
| April 23, 2026 | 0.007717 | -0.19% |
| March 24, 2026 | 0.007731 | -0.38% |
| February 22, 2026 | 0.007761 | +0.11% |
| January 23, 2026 | 0.007752 | -0.14% |
| December 24, 2025 | 0.007763 | +0.41% |
| November 24, 2025 | 0.007731 | -0.11% |
| October 25, 2025 | 0.00774 | +0.07% |
| September 25, 2025 | 0.007735 | – |
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 United States Dollar and other world currencies. See the KES page for its live rates against major currencies.
More about KES →The United States Dollar is the official currency of United States of America, issued under the oversight of the Federal Reserve System (Fed). It has been in use since 1792 and is divided into 100 Cent.
The USD is the world's primary reserve currency, held by most central banks globally. It serves as the benchmark currency for international trade, commodities pricing (including oil and gold), and is the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market.
More about USD →How to convert Kenyan Shilling to United States Dollar
- Enter the amount of KES you want to convert in the “Amount” box.
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Frequently asked questions about KES to USD
How much is 1 Kenyan Shilling in United States Dollar?
As of September 21, 2026, 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES) = 0.007721 United States Dollar (USD). The rate comes from the mid-market reference rate and is refreshed hourly.
How much is 100 Kenyan Shilling in United States Dollar?
As of September 21, 2026, 100 KES is equal to 0.7721 USD, based on a rate of 0.007721 USD per KES.
How much is 1 United States Dollar in Kenyan Shilling?
As of September 21, 2026, 1 United States Dollar (USD) = 129.52 Kenyan Shilling (KES).
What has the KES to USD exchange rate done recently?
Over the last 30 days the KES/USD rate changed by -0.06%, ranging from 0.007718 to 0.007728. Over the last 90 days it ranged from 0.007718 to 0.007745 and changed by -0.02%.
Which is stronger, the Kenyan Shilling or the United States Dollar?
The United States Dollar is currently worth more per unit than the Kenyan Shilling: 1 KES = 0.007721 USD, and 1 USD = 129.52 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 USD?
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.