# CHF to KES exchange rate

1 CHF = 158.9616 KES, and 1 KES = 0.00629083 CHF, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Swiss Franc (CHF)
- To: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Rate: 158.9615667
- Inverse rate: 0.006290828788
- 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.

## CHF to KES

| Amount in CHF | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 CHF | 158.96 KES |
| 5 CHF | 794.81 KES |
| 10 CHF | 1,589.62 KES |
| 25 CHF | 3,974.04 KES |
| 50 CHF | 7,948.08 KES |
| 100 CHF | 15,896.16 KES |
| 250 CHF | 39,740.39 KES |
| 500 CHF | 79,480.78 KES |
| 1,000 CHF | 158,961.57 KES |
| 5,000 CHF | 794,807.83 KES |
| 10,000 CHF | 1,589,615.67 KES |

## KES to CHF

| Amount in KES | Converted to CHF |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 0.00629083 CHF |
| 5 KES | 0.0314541 CHF |
| 10 KES | 0.0629083 CHF |
| 25 KES | 0.157271 CHF |
| 50 KES | 0.314541 CHF |
| 100 KES | 0.629083 CHF |
| 250 KES | 1.57 CHF |
| 500 KES | 3.15 CHF |
| 1,000 KES | 6.29 CHF |
| 5,000 KES | 31.45 CHF |
| 10,000 KES | 62.91 CHF |

## CHF to KES history

Daily closing rates for 1 CHF in KES.

- 30-day change: +1.50%
- 1-year high: 158.9616 on 2026-11-05
- 1-year low: 156.6133 on 2026-10-29

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 158.9616 |
| 2026-11-04 | 158.4879 |
| 2026-11-03 | 158.6101 |
| 2026-11-02 | 157.5958 |
| 2026-11-01 | 157.5329 |
| 2026-10-31 | 157.5508 |
| 2026-10-30 | 157.2329 |
| 2026-10-29 | 156.6133 |

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=CHF&symbols=KES" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Get CHF 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=CHF&to=KES&amount=100" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

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

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## Frequently asked questions

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 CHF = 158.9616 KES on Nov 5, 2026, and the lowest was 156.6133 KES on Oct 29, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +1.50%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 CHF = 158.9616 KES, and 1 KES = 0.00629083 CHF. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

### How often is the CHF 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 CHF to KES rate in code?

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