# KES to JMD exchange rate

1 KES = 1.2202 JMD, and 1 JMD = 0.819541 KES, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- To: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
- Rate: 1.220195177
- Inverse rate: 0.8195410198
- 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 JMD

| Amount in KES | Converted to JMD |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 1.22 JMD |
| 5 KES | 6.1 JMD |
| 10 KES | 12.2 JMD |
| 25 KES | 30.5 JMD |
| 50 KES | 61.01 JMD |
| 100 KES | 122.02 JMD |
| 250 KES | 305.05 JMD |
| 500 KES | 610.1 JMD |
| 1,000 KES | 1,220.2 JMD |
| 5,000 KES | 6,100.98 JMD |
| 10,000 KES | 12,201.95 JMD |

## JMD to KES

| Amount in JMD | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 JMD | 0.819541 KES |
| 5 JMD | 4.1 KES |
| 10 JMD | 8.2 KES |
| 25 JMD | 20.49 KES |
| 50 JMD | 40.98 KES |
| 100 JMD | 81.95 KES |
| 250 JMD | 204.89 KES |
| 500 JMD | 409.77 KES |
| 1,000 JMD | 819.54 KES |
| 5,000 JMD | 4,097.71 KES |
| 10,000 JMD | 8,195.41 KES |

## KES to JMD history

Daily closing rates for 1 KES in JMD.

- 30-day change: -0.16%
- 1-year high: 1.2236 on 2026-11-02
- 1-year low: 1.2202 on 2026-11-05

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 1.2202 |
| 2026-11-04 | 1.2215 |
| 2026-11-03 | 1.2224 |
| 2026-11-02 | 1.2236 |
| 2026-11-01 | 1.221 |
| 2026-10-31 | 1.2212 |
| 2026-10-30 | 1.2215 |
| 2026-10-29 | 1.2221 |

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

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

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

## Related rates

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 KES = 1.2236 JMD on Nov 2, 2026, and the lowest was 1.2202 JMD on Nov 5, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -0.16%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 KES = 1.2202 JMD, and 1 JMD = 0.819541 KES. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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