# KES to LKR exchange rate 1 KES = 2.5576 LKR, and 1 LKR = 0.39099 KES, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. - From: Kenyan Shilling (KES) - To: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) - Rate: 2.557607668 - Inverse rate: 0.3909903824 - 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 LKR | Amount in KES | Converted to LKR | | --- | --- | | 1 KES | 2.56 LKR | | 5 KES | 12.79 LKR | | 10 KES | 25.58 LKR | | 25 KES | 63.94 LKR | | 50 KES | 127.88 LKR | | 100 KES | 255.76 LKR | | 250 KES | 639.4 LKR | | 500 KES | 1,278.8 LKR | | 1,000 KES | 2,557.61 LKR | | 5,000 KES | 12,788.04 LKR | | 10,000 KES | 25,576.08 LKR | ## LKR to KES | Amount in LKR | Converted to KES | | --- | --- | | 1 LKR | 0.39099 KES | | 5 LKR | 1.95 KES | | 10 LKR | 3.91 KES | | 25 LKR | 9.77 KES | | 50 LKR | 19.55 KES | | 100 LKR | 39.1 KES | | 250 LKR | 97.75 KES | | 500 LKR | 195.5 KES | | 1,000 LKR | 390.99 KES | | 5,000 LKR | 1,954.95 KES | | 10,000 LKR | 3,909.9 KES | ## KES to LKR history Daily closing rates for 1 KES in LKR. - 30-day change: -0.03% - 1-year high: 2.5584 on 2026-10-29 - 1-year low: 2.5567 on 2026-11-03 | Date | Rate | | --- | --- | | 2026-11-05 | 2.5576 | | 2026-11-04 | 2.5577 | | 2026-11-03 | 2.5567 | | 2026-11-02 | 2.5581 | | 2026-11-01 | 2.5581 | | 2026-10-31 | 2.5581 | | 2026-10-30 | 2.5573 | | 2026-10-29 | 2.5584 | 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=LKR" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY" ``` ## Get KES to LKR 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=LKR&amount=100" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY" ``` ```shell curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/latest?base=KES&symbols=LKR" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY" ``` ## Related rates - [LKR to KES exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/lkr-to-kes.md) - [KES exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/kes.md) - [LKR exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/lkr.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 LKR rate in the last year? Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 KES = 2.5584 LKR on Oct 29, 2026, and the lowest was 2.5567 LKR on Nov 3, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -0.03%. ### What is the KES to LKR rate today? As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 KES = 2.5576 LKR, and 1 LKR = 0.39099 KES. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API. ### How often is the KES to LKR 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 LKR rate in code? Call GET /convert?from=KES&to=LKR&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=KES&symbols=LKR 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.