# KES to CRC exchange rate

1 KES = 3.498 CRC, and 1 CRC = 0.285874 KES, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- To: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
- Rate: 3.498044992
- Inverse rate: 0.2858739674
- 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.

## KES to CRC

| Amount in KES | Converted to CRC |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 3.5 CRC |
| 5 KES | 17.49 CRC |
| 10 KES | 34.98 CRC |
| 25 KES | 87.45 CRC |
| 50 KES | 174.9 CRC |
| 100 KES | 349.8 CRC |
| 250 KES | 874.51 CRC |
| 500 KES | 1,749.02 CRC |
| 1,000 KES | 3,498.04 CRC |
| 5,000 KES | 17,490.22 CRC |
| 10,000 KES | 34,980.45 CRC |

## CRC to KES

| Amount in CRC | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 CRC | 0.285874 KES |
| 5 CRC | 1.43 KES |
| 10 CRC | 2.86 KES |
| 25 CRC | 7.15 KES |
| 50 CRC | 14.29 KES |
| 100 CRC | 28.59 KES |
| 250 CRC | 71.47 KES |
| 500 CRC | 142.94 KES |
| 1,000 CRC | 285.87 KES |
| 5,000 CRC | 1,429.37 KES |
| 10,000 CRC | 2,858.74 KES |

## KES to CRC history

Daily closing rates for 1 KES in CRC.

- 30-day change: -0.09%
- 1-year high: 3.505 on 2026-11-02
- 1-year low: 3.4948 on 2026-11-04

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 3.498 |
| 2026-11-04 | 3.4948 |
| 2026-11-03 | 3.4999 |
| 2026-11-02 | 3.505 |
| 2026-11-01 | 3.4987 |
| 2026-10-31 | 3.4987 |
| 2026-10-30 | 3.4991 |
| 2026-10-29 | 3.501 |

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

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

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

## Related rates

- [CRC to KES exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/crc-to-kes.md)
- [KES exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/kes.md)
- [CRC exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/crc.md)
- [KES to USD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-usd.md)
- [KES to EUR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-eur.md)
- [KES to GBP exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-gbp.md)
- [KES to JPY exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-jpy.md)
- [KES to CNY exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-cny.md)
- [KES to INR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-inr.md)
- [KES to CAD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-cad.md)
- [KES to AUD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-aud.md)

## Frequently asked questions

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 KES = 3.505 CRC on Nov 2, 2026, and the lowest was 3.4948 CRC on Nov 4, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -0.09%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 KES = 3.498 CRC, and 1 CRC = 0.285874 KES. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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