1 ZAR to KES - Convert South African Rand to Kenyan Shillings
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1.00 ZAR = 7.76742950 KES
Mid-market rate at 12:44 UTC
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ZAR to KES exchange rates today
Convert South African Rand to Kenyan Shilling
 |  |
|---|---|
| 1 ZAR | 7.76743 KES |
| 5 ZAR | 38.8371 KES |
| 10 ZAR | 77.6743 KES |
| 25 ZAR | 194.186 KES |
| 50 ZAR | 388.371 KES |
| 100 ZAR | 776.743 KES |
| 500 ZAR | 3,883.71 KES |
| 1,000 ZAR | 7,767.43 KES |
| 5,000 ZAR | 38,837.1 KES |
| 10,000 ZAR | 77,674.3 KES |
Convert Kenyan Shilling to South African Rand
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|---|---|
| 1 KES | 0.128743 ZAR |
| 5 KES | 0.643714 ZAR |
| 10 KES | 1.28743 ZAR |
| 25 KES | 3.21857 ZAR |
| 50 KES | 6.43714 ZAR |
| 100 KES | 12.8743 ZAR |
| 500 KES | 64.3714 ZAR |
| 1,000 KES | 128.743 ZAR |
| 5,000 KES | 643.714 ZAR |
| 10,000 KES | 1,287.43 ZAR |
ZAR to KES chart
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1 ZAR = 7.76743 KES
17 Mar 2026, 12:44 UTC
ZAR to KES Chart
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
Xe- Exchange rate
- 1.318600
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,372.00 USD
+383.50 USD
- Provider
Nationwide- Exchange rate
- 1.300400
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
25,988.49 USD
-383.50 USD
Rates obtained as of 3/16/2026
The comparison savings are based on a single transfer from 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 3/16/2026. The comparison savings provided are only accurate for the given example and may not include all costs and charges. Different currency exchange amounts, currency types, dates, times, and other individual factors will result in different comparison savings. These results may therefore not be indicative of actual savings and should be used for guidance only. The rate comparison chart is updated quarterly.
1 ZAR to KES
| Metric | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
High | 7.9326 | 8.1170 | 8.2033 |
Low | 7.6331 | 7.6331 | 7.6331 |
Average | 7.7447 | 7.9389 | 7.9040 |
Volatility | 1.65% | 1.07% | 0.78% |
ZAR to KES statistics
Over the last 7 days, ZAR to KES moved between 7.6331 and 7.9326. The average was 7.7447 with 1.65% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, ZAR to KES moved between 7.6331 and 8.1170. The average was 7.9389 with 1.07% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, ZAR to KES moved between 7.6331 and 8.2033. The average was 7.9040 with 0.78% volatility.
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ZAR - South African Rand
Our currency rankings show that the most popular South African Rand exchange rate is the ZAR to USD rate. The currency code for South African Rand is ZAR. The currency symbol is R.
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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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ZAR to KES frequently asked questions
As of 12:44 UTC, the mid-market ZAR to KES rate is R1 = KSh7.7674. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. To see how much this transfer would be with Xe, visit our send money page.
1 ZAR equals 7.76 KES using the current mid-market exchange rate of KSh7.7674. If you're looking to send 1 ZAR to KES, check if Xe could save you money on your transfer. Get a live quote on our send money page and see the full price upfront.
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Yes. You can set up a ZAR to KES rate alert on our rate alerts page or within the Xe app. Get a notification when your desired rate is reached and stay on top of currency shifts.
To see how much a 1 ZAR to KES transfer would cost with Xe, visit our send money page and enter your details into the live quoter. You will get real-time exchange rates, estimated delivery times, and all fees shown upfront before you start your transfer.