5 USD to KES5 United States Dollar = 647.65 Kenyan Shilling
🇺🇸 5 United States Dollar ($5) is worth 🇰🇪 647.65 Kenyan Shilling (KES647.65) at the current exchange rate of 1 USD = 129.53 KES. Rates were last updated Sep 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.
Over the last 30 days, the USD to KES rate rose 0.09% (high 129.7766 on August 31, 2026, low 129.4113 on August 25, 2026, average 129.5016). Over the last 90 days, the USD to KES rate fell 0.01% (high 129.7766 on August 31, 2026, low 128.9655 on August 10, 2026, average 129.3873).
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Convert 5 United States Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
1 USD = KES129.53 KES
1 KES = $0.00772 USD
- 30-day change
- +0.09%
- 90-day high
- 129.7766
- 90-day low
- 128.9655
Last updated: Sep 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Convert United States Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
| USD | KES |
|---|---|
| $1 USD | KES129.53 KES |
| $5 USD | KES647.65 KES |
| $10 USD | KES1,295.30 KES |
| $25 USD | KES3,238.25 KES |
| $50 USD | KES6,476.50 KES |
| $100 USD | KES12,953.00 KES |
| $500 USD | KES64,765.00 KES |
| $1,000 USD | KES129,530.00 KES |
| $5,000 USD | KES647,650.00 KES |
| $10,000 USD | KES1,295,300.00 KES |
Convert Kenyan Shilling to United States Dollar
| KES | USD |
|---|---|
| KES1 KES | $0.00772 USD |
| KES5 KES | $0.0386 USD |
| KES10 KES | $0.0772 USD |
| KES25 KES | $0.193 USD |
| KES50 KES | $0.386 USD |
| KES100 KES | $0.772 USD |
| KES500 KES | $3.8601 USD |
| KES1,000 KES | $7.7202 USD |
| KES5,000 KES | $38.6011 USD |
| KES10,000 KES | $77.2022 USD |
USD to KES exchange rate history
USD to KES – last 90 days
USD to KES – last 12 months
USD to KES exchange rate history
Over the last 90 days, the United States Dollar traded between 128.9655 and 129.7766 Kenyan Shilling, averaging 129.3873. The USD/KES rate is down 0.01% over that period.
Over the last 12 months, the highest USD to KES rate was 129.7766 (August 31, 2026) and the lowest was 128.5063 (February 23, 2026). The rate is down 0.08% year on year, meaning the United States Dollar has lost value against the Kenyan Shilling.
| Date | 1 USD in KES | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 129.4785 | -0.23% |
| August 31, 2026 | 129.7766 | +0.20% |
| July 29, 2026 | 129.5188 | +0.03% |
| June 29, 2026 | 129.4818 | -0.21% |
| May 24, 2026 | 129.7521 | +0.35% |
| April 24, 2026 | 129.3034 | -0.10% |
| March 25, 2026 | 129.436 | +0.72% |
| February 23, 2026 | 128.5063 | -0.34% |
| January 24, 2026 | 128.9497 | +0.01% |
| December 25, 2025 | 128.9331 | -0.51% |
| November 25, 2025 | 129.5989 | +0.31% |
| October 26, 2025 | 129.2008 | -0.33% |
| September 26, 2025 | 129.6288 | – |
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 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 →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 →How to convert United States Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
- Enter the amount of USD you want to convert in the “Amount” box.
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Frequently asked questions about USD to KES
How much is 1 United States Dollar in Kenyan Shilling?
As of September 22, 2026, 1 United States Dollar (USD) = 129.53 Kenyan Shilling (KES). The rate comes from the mid-market reference rate and is refreshed hourly.
How much is 100 United States Dollar in Kenyan Shilling?
As of September 22, 2026, 100 USD is equal to 12,953.00 KES, based on a rate of 129.53 KES per USD.
How much is 1 Kenyan Shilling in United States Dollar?
As of September 22, 2026, 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES) = 0.00772 United States Dollar (USD).
What has the USD to KES exchange rate done recently?
Over the last 30 days the USD/KES rate changed by +0.09%, ranging from 129.4113 to 129.7766. Over the last 90 days it ranged from 128.9655 to 129.7766 and changed by -0.01%.
Which is stronger, the United States Dollar or the Kenyan Shilling?
The United States Dollar is currently worth more per unit than the Kenyan Shilling: 1 USD = 129.53 KES, and 1 KES = 0.00772 USD. 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 USD 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.