# BIF to KES exchange rate

1 BIF = 0.0432769 KES, and 1 KES = 23.107 BIF, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Burundian Franc (BIF)
- To: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Rate: 0.04327686506
- Inverse rate: 23.10703418
- Edition time: 2026-11-05T00:00:01.000Z
- Next edition: 2026-11-06T00:00:01.000Z

This is the daily reference rate. Plans get updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

## BIF to KES

| Amount in BIF | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 BIF | 0.0432769 KES |
| 5 BIF | 0.216384 KES |
| 10 BIF | 0.432769 KES |
| 25 BIF | 1.08 KES |
| 50 BIF | 2.16 KES |
| 100 BIF | 4.33 KES |
| 250 BIF | 10.82 KES |
| 500 BIF | 21.64 KES |
| 1,000 BIF | 43.28 KES |
| 5,000 BIF | 216.38 KES |
| 10,000 BIF | 432.77 KES |

## KES to BIF

| Amount in KES | Converted to BIF |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 23.11 BIF |
| 5 KES | 115.54 BIF |
| 10 KES | 231.07 BIF |
| 25 KES | 577.68 BIF |
| 50 KES | 1,155.35 BIF |
| 100 KES | 2,310.7 BIF |
| 250 KES | 5,776.76 BIF |
| 500 KES | 11,553.52 BIF |
| 1,000 KES | 23,107.03 BIF |
| 5,000 KES | 115,535.17 BIF |
| 10,000 KES | 231,070.34 BIF |

## BIF to KES history

Daily closing rates for 1 BIF in KES.

- 30-day change: +0.08%
- 1-year high: 0.0434217 on 2026-11-03
- 1-year low: 0.0432088 on 2026-11-01

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 0.0432769 |
| 2026-11-04 | 0.043292 |
| 2026-11-03 | 0.0434217 |
| 2026-11-02 | 0.0433798 |
| 2026-11-01 | 0.0432088 |
| 2026-10-31 | 0.0432114 |
| 2026-10-30 | 0.0432612 |
| 2026-10-29 | 0.0432436 |

Every daily rate back to 1999 is available from `/timeseries`; the free plan covers the last 30 days. [Get a free API key](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/auth/login).

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/timeseries?start=2026-10-29&end=2026-11-05&base=BIF&symbols=KES" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Get BIF to KES from the API

Convert an amount or read the rate alone with a bearer key. Plans with faster editions can also push rates to you with [webhooks](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/docs#webhooks) or stream them over a [WebSocket](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/docs#streaming). [Sign up for a free API key](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/auth/login).

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/convert?from=BIF&to=KES&amount=100" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/latest?base=BIF&symbols=KES" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Related rates

- [KES to BIF exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-bif.md)
- [BIF exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/bif.md)
- [KES exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/kes.md)
- [BIF to USD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/bif-to-usd.md)
- [BIF to EUR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/bif-to-eur.md)
- [BIF to GBP exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/bif-to-gbp.md)

## Frequently asked questions

### What was the highest BIF to KES rate in the last year?

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 BIF = 0.0434217 KES on Nov 3, 2026, and the lowest was 0.0432088 KES on Nov 1, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +0.08%.

### What is the BIF to KES rate today?

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 BIF = 0.0432769 KES, and 1 KES = 23.107 BIF. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

### How often is the BIF to KES rate updated?

This page shows the daily reference rate, which is refreshed once a day. The next daily edition is due Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Plans with a faster edition can receive updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

### How do I get the BIF to KES rate in code?

Call GET /convert?from=BIF&to=KES&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=BIF&symbols=KES to get the rate alone.

### Is there a free plan?

Yes. Start on the free plan; no credit card is required. Move to a plan with a faster edition when you need more frequent updates.
