Convert Kenyan Shilling to United States Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to United States Dollar [USD], or Convert United States Dollar to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to United States Dollar
1 KES = 129.1614 USD
Example: convert 15 KES to USD:
15 KES = 15 × 129.1614 USD = 1937.421 USD
Kenyan Shilling to United States Dollar Conversion Table
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Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.
United States Dollar
The United States Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States of America, used as a standard unit of monetary value and exchange.
History/Origin
The USD was established in 1792 with the Coinage Act, replacing the Continental Congress's Continental Currency. It has since become one of the world's dominant reserve currencies, influenced by the economic growth of the U.S. and global financial markets.
Current Use
The USD is widely used domestically and internationally for trade, investment, and as a reserve currency. It is the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market and is used as the standard currency in many international transactions.