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5 KES to JPY - Convert Kenyan Shillings to Japanese Yen
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1.00 KES = 1.21716013 JPY
Mid-market rate at 12:42 UTC
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1 KES = 1.21716 JPY
Oct 18, 2026, 12:42 UTC
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| Provider |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient getsSending 20,000.00 GBP | 26,282.00 USD+233.55 USD | 26,048.44 USD-233.55 USD |
| Exchange rate(1GBP → USD) | 1.314100 | 1.303400 |
| Transfer fee | 0 GBP | 15.00 GBP |
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Exchange rate
- 1.314100
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
- 26,282.00 USD+233.55 USD
- Exchange rate
- 1.303400
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
- 26,048.44 USD-233.55 USD
Rates obtained as of 10/17/2026
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 10/17/2026. 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 | 1.2220 | 1.2287 | 1.2655 |
| Low | 1.2171 | 1.2043 | 1.1851 |
| Average | 1.2191 | 1.2169 | 1.2240 |
| Volatility | 0.17% | 0.38% | 0.49% |
KES to JPY statistics
Over the last 7 days, KES to JPY moved between 1.2171 and 1.2220. The average was 1.2191 with 0.17% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, KES to JPY moved between 1.2043 and 1.2287. The average was 1.2169 with 0.38% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, KES to JPY moved between 1.1851 and 1.2655. The average was 1.2240 with 0.49% volatility.
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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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