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5,000 KES to JMD - Convert Kenyan Shillings to Jamaican Dollars
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1.00 KES = 1.22151652 JMD
Mid-market rate at 23:09 UTC
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1 KES = 1.22152 JMD
Nov 6, 2026, 23:09 UTC
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| Provider |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient getsSending 20,000.00 GBP | 26,540.00 USD+425.60 USD | 26,114.39 USD-425.60 USD |
| Exchange rate(1GBP → USD) | 1.327000 | 1.306700 |
| Transfer fee | 0.00 GBP | 15.00 GBP |
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Exchange rate
- 1.327000
- Transfer fee
- 0.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
- 26,540.00 USD+425.60 USD
- Exchange rate
- 1.306700
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
- 26,114.39 USD-425.60 USD
Rates obtained as of 11/6/2026
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 11/6/2026. 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.
| Metric | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.2226 | 1.2238 | 1.2324 |
| Low | 1.2192 | 1.2192 | 1.2151 |
| Average | 1.2213 | 1.2217 | 1.2217 |
| Volatility | 0.11% | 0.13% | 0.26% |
KES to JMD statistics
Over the last 7 days, KES to JMD moved between 1.2192 and 1.2226. The average was 1.2213 with 0.11% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, KES to JMD moved between 1.2192 and 1.2238. The average was 1.2217 with 0.13% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, KES to JMD moved between 1.2151 and 1.2324. The average was 1.2217 with 0.26% 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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