# KES to GYD exchange rate

1 KES = 1.6172 GYD, and 1 GYD = 0.618367 KES, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- To: Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
- Rate: 1.617163414
- Inverse rate: 0.6183666978
- 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 GYD

| Amount in KES | Converted to GYD |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 1.62 GYD |
| 5 KES | 8.09 GYD |
| 10 KES | 16.17 GYD |
| 25 KES | 40.43 GYD |
| 50 KES | 80.86 GYD |
| 100 KES | 161.72 GYD |
| 250 KES | 404.29 GYD |
| 500 KES | 808.58 GYD |
| 1,000 KES | 1,617.16 GYD |
| 5,000 KES | 8,085.82 GYD |
| 10,000 KES | 16,171.63 GYD |

## GYD to KES

| Amount in GYD | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 GYD | 0.618367 KES |
| 5 GYD | 3.09 KES |
| 10 GYD | 6.18 KES |
| 25 GYD | 15.46 KES |
| 50 GYD | 30.92 KES |
| 100 GYD | 61.84 KES |
| 250 GYD | 154.59 KES |
| 500 GYD | 309.18 KES |
| 1,000 GYD | 618.37 KES |
| 5,000 GYD | 3,091.83 KES |
| 10,000 GYD | 6,183.67 KES |

## KES to GYD history

Daily closing rates for 1 KES in GYD.

- 30-day change: +0.28%
- 1-year high: 1.6172 on 2026-11-05
- 1-year low: 1.6123 on 2026-11-04

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 1.6172 |
| 2026-11-04 | 1.6123 |
| 2026-11-03 | 1.6126 |
| 2026-11-02 | 1.6131 |
| 2026-11-01 | 1.6124 |
| 2026-10-31 | 1.6124 |
| 2026-10-30 | 1.6125 |
| 2026-10-29 | 1.6126 |

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=GYD" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

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

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

## Related rates

- [GYD to KES exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/gyd-to-kes.md)
- [KES exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/kes.md)
- [GYD exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/gyd.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 GYD rate in the last year?

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 KES = 1.6172 GYD on Nov 5, 2026, and the lowest was 1.6123 GYD on Nov 4, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +0.28%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 KES = 1.6172 GYD, and 1 GYD = 0.618367 KES. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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