# CNH to KES exchange rate

1 CNH = 19.4605 KES, and 1 KES = 0.0513861 CNH, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Chinese Yuan (offshore) (CNH)
- To: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Rate: 19.46050108
- Inverse rate: 0.05138613831
- 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.

## CNH to KES

| Amount in CNH | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 CNH | 19.46 KES |
| 5 CNH | 97.3 KES |
| 10 CNH | 194.61 KES |
| 25 CNH | 486.51 KES |
| 50 CNH | 973.03 KES |
| 100 CNH | 1,946.05 KES |
| 250 CNH | 4,865.13 KES |
| 500 CNH | 9,730.25 KES |
| 1,000 CNH | 19,460.5 KES |
| 5,000 CNH | 97,302.51 KES |
| 10,000 CNH | 194,605.01 KES |

## KES to CNH

| Amount in KES | Converted to CNH |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 0.0513861 CNH |
| 5 KES | 0.256931 CNH |
| 10 KES | 0.513861 CNH |
| 25 KES | 1.28 CNH |
| 50 KES | 2.57 CNH |
| 100 KES | 5.14 CNH |
| 250 KES | 12.85 CNH |
| 500 KES | 25.69 CNH |
| 1,000 KES | 51.39 CNH |
| 5,000 KES | 256.93 CNH |
| 10,000 KES | 513.86 CNH |

## CNH to KES history

Daily closing rates for 1 CNH in KES.

- 30-day change: -0.14%
- 1-year high: 19.5516 on 2026-11-03
- 1-year low: 19.4605 on 2026-11-05

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 19.4605 |
| 2026-11-04 | 19.4899 |
| 2026-11-03 | 19.5516 |
| 2026-11-02 | 19.5336 |
| 2026-11-01 | 19.5247 |
| 2026-10-31 | 19.5245 |
| 2026-10-30 | 19.503 |
| 2026-10-29 | 19.4873 |

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

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

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

## Related rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 CNH = 19.5516 KES on Nov 3, 2026, and the lowest was 19.4605 KES on Nov 5, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -0.14%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 CNH = 19.4605 KES, and 1 KES = 0.0513861 CNH. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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