1,000 KES to JMD - Convert Kenyan Shillings to Jamaican Dollars
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1.00 KES = 1.24028208 JMD
Mid-market rate at 16:31 UTC
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KES to JMD exchange rates today
Convert Kenyan Shilling to Jamaican Dollar
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|---|---|
| 1 KES | 1.24028 JMD |
| 5 KES | 6.20141 JMD |
| 10 KES | 12.4028 JMD |
| 25 KES | 31.0071 JMD |
| 50 KES | 62.0141 JMD |
| 100 KES | 124.028 JMD |
| 500 KES | 620.141 JMD |
| 1,000 KES | 1,240.28 JMD |
| 5,000 KES | 6,201.41 JMD |
| 10,000 KES | 12,402.8 JMD |
Convert Jamaican Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
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|---|---|
| 1 JMD | 0.806268 KES |
| 5 JMD | 4.03134 KES |
| 10 JMD | 8.06268 KES |
| 25 JMD | 20.1567 KES |
| 50 JMD | 40.3134 KES |
| 100 JMD | 80.6268 KES |
| 500 JMD | 403.134 KES |
| 1,000 JMD | 806.268 KES |
| 5,000 JMD | 4,031.34 KES |
| 10,000 JMD | 8,062.68 KES |
KES to JMD chart
See your 1,000 KES in motion. Our live KES to JMD chart tracks 12 months of real-time, mid-market rates and shows exactly how much your money was worth at any point in time. Want to know when the rate moves in your favor? Set a rate alert and we’ll let you know when it hits your target.
1 KES = 0 JMD
1 Jan 1970, 00:00 UTC
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
Xe- Exchange rate
- 1.308000
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,160.00 USD
+399.33 USD
- Provider
Nationwide- Exchange rate
- 1.289000
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
25,760.66 USD
-399.33 USD
Rates obtained as of 11/25/2025
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 11/25/2025. 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.
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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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KES to JMD frequently asked questions
As of 16:31 UTC, the mid-market KES to JMD rate is KSh1 = J$1.2402. 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.
1,000 KES equals 1,240.28 JMD using the current mid-market exchange rate of J$1.2402. If you're looking to send 1,000 KES to JMD, 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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