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1 JPY to KES - Convert Japanese Yen to Kenyan Shillings
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1.00 JPY = 0.82093749 KES
Mid-market rate at 01:28 UTC
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1 JPY = 0.820937 KES
Oct 16, 2026, 01:28 UTC
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| Provider |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient getsSending 20,000.00 GBP | 26,304.00 USD+383.45 USD | 25,920.54 USD-383.45 USD |
| Exchange rate(1GBP → USD) | 1.315200 | 1.297000 |
| Transfer fee | 0 GBP | 15.00 GBP |
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Exchange rate
- 1.315200
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
- 26,304.00 USD+383.45 USD
- Exchange rate
- 1.297000
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
- 25,920.54 USD-383.45 USD
Rates obtained as of 10/15/2026
The comparison savings are based on a single transfer of GBP 20,000 to USD. Savings are calculated by comparing the exchange rate including margins and fees provided by each bank and Xe on the same day 10/15/2026. The comparison savings provided is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different currency exchange amounts, currency types, dates, times, and other individual factors will result in different comparison savings. These results therefore may not be indicative of actual savings and should be used only as a guide. The rate comparison chart is updated quarterly.
| Metric | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 0.8216 | 0.8385 | 0.8437 |
| Low | 0.8183 | 0.8138 | 0.7901 |
| Average | 0.8202 | 0.8227 | 0.8165 |
| Volatility | 0.18% | 0.39% | 0.49% |
JPY to KES statistics
Over the last 7 days, JPY to KES moved between 0.8183 and 0.8216. The average was 0.8202 with 0.18% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, JPY to KES moved between 0.8138 and 0.8385. The average was 0.8227 with 0.39% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, JPY to KES moved between 0.7901 and 0.8437. The average was 0.8165 with 0.49% volatility.
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