Convert United States Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
Please provide values below to convert United States Dollar [USD] to Kenyan Shilling [KES], or Convert Kenyan Shilling to United States Dollar.
How to Convert United States Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
1 USD = 0.00774225116791859 KES
Example: convert 15 USD to KES:
15 USD = 15 × 0.00774225116791859 KES = 0.116133767518779 KES
United States Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Conversion Table
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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.
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.