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1 KES to JMD - Convert Kenyan Shillings to Jamaican Dollars
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1.00 KES = 1.22269628 JMD
Mid-market rate at 16:24 UTC
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KES to JMD exchange rates today
Convert Kenyan Shilling to Jamaican Dollar
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|---|---|
| 1 KES | 1.2227 JMD |
| 5 KES | 6.11348 JMD |
| 10 KES | 12.227 JMD |
| 25 KES | 30.5674 JMD |
| 50 KES | 61.1348 JMD |
| 100 KES | 122.27 JMD |
| 500 KES | 611.348 JMD |
| 1,000 KES | 1,222.7 JMD |
| 5,000 KES | 6,113.48 JMD |
| 10,000 KES | 12,227 JMD |
Convert Jamaican Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
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|---|---|
| 1 JMD | 0.817865 KES |
| 5 JMD | 4.08932 KES |
| 10 JMD | 8.17865 KES |
| 25 JMD | 20.4466 KES |
| 50 JMD | 40.8932 KES |
| 100 JMD | 81.7865 KES |
| 500 JMD | 408.932 KES |
| 1,000 JMD | 817.865 KES |
| 5,000 JMD | 4,089.32 KES |
| 10,000 JMD | 8,178.65 KES |
KES to JMD chart
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1 KES = 1.2227 JMD
Oct 14, 2026, 16:24 UTC
KES to JMD Chart
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Provider | Xe | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
Recipient gets Sending 20,000.00 GBP | 26,294.00 USD +413.42 USD Send now | 25,880.57 USD -413.42 USD |
Exchange rate (1GBP → USD) | 1.314700 | 1.295000 |
Transfer fee | 0 GBP | 15.00 GBP |
Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
- Xe
- Exchange rate
- 1.314700
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,294.00 USD
+413.42 USD
- Provider
- Nationwide
- Exchange rate
- 1.295000
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
25,880.57 USD
-413.42 USD
Rates obtained as of 10/13/2026
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 10/13/2026. 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.
KES to JMD statistics
Over the last 7 days, KES to JMD moved between 1.2204 and 1.2234. The average was 1.2216 with 0.11% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, KES to JMD moved between 1.2151 and 1.2324. The average was 1.2198 with 0.33% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, KES to JMD moved between 1.2151 and 1.2324. The average was 1.2220 with 0.29% volatility.
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KES - Kenyan Shilling
Our currency rankings show that the most popular Kenyan Shilling exchange rate is the KES to USD rate. The currency code for Kenyan Shillings is KES. The currency symbol is KSh.
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