# KES to RWF exchange rate

1 KES = 11.4052 RWF, and 1 RWF = 0.087679 KES, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- To: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
- Rate: 11.4052364
- Inverse rate: 0.08767902433
- 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 RWF

| Amount in KES | Converted to RWF |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 11.41 RWF |
| 5 KES | 57.03 RWF |
| 10 KES | 114.05 RWF |
| 25 KES | 285.13 RWF |
| 50 KES | 570.26 RWF |
| 100 KES | 1,140.52 RWF |
| 250 KES | 2,851.31 RWF |
| 500 KES | 5,702.62 RWF |
| 1,000 KES | 11,405.24 RWF |
| 5,000 KES | 57,026.18 RWF |
| 10,000 KES | 114,052.36 RWF |

## RWF to KES

| Amount in RWF | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 RWF | 0.087679 KES |
| 5 RWF | 0.438395 KES |
| 10 RWF | 0.87679 KES |
| 25 RWF | 2.19 KES |
| 50 RWF | 4.38 KES |
| 100 RWF | 8.77 KES |
| 250 RWF | 21.92 KES |
| 500 RWF | 43.84 KES |
| 1,000 RWF | 87.68 KES |
| 5,000 RWF | 438.4 KES |
| 10,000 RWF | 876.79 KES |

## KES to RWF history

Daily closing rates for 1 KES in RWF.

- 30-day change: +0.18%
- 1-year high: 11.4052 on 2026-11-05
- 1-year low: 11.3566 on 2026-11-02

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 11.4052 |
| 2026-11-04 | 11.3752 |
| 2026-11-03 | 11.3755 |
| 2026-11-02 | 11.3566 |
| 2026-11-01 | 11.3833 |
| 2026-10-31 | 11.3865 |
| 2026-10-30 | 11.3803 |
| 2026-10-29 | 11.3843 |

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

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

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

## Related rates

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 KES = 11.4052 RWF on Nov 5, 2026, and the lowest was 11.3566 RWF on Nov 2, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +0.18%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 KES = 11.4052 RWF, and 1 RWF = 0.087679 KES. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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