# KES to VND exchange rate

1 KES = 198.032 VND, and 1 VND = 0.00504969 KES, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- To: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
- Rate: 198.0320478
- Inverse rate: 0.00504968772
- 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 VND

| Amount in KES | Converted to VND |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 198.03 VND |
| 5 KES | 990.16 VND |
| 10 KES | 1,980.32 VND |
| 25 KES | 4,950.8 VND |
| 50 KES | 9,901.6 VND |
| 100 KES | 19,803.2 VND |
| 250 KES | 49,508.01 VND |
| 500 KES | 99,016.02 VND |
| 1,000 KES | 198,032.05 VND |
| 5,000 KES | 990,160.24 VND |
| 10,000 KES | 1,980,320.48 VND |

## VND to KES

| Amount in VND | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 VND | 0.00504969 KES |
| 5 VND | 0.0252484 KES |
| 10 VND | 0.0504969 KES |
| 25 VND | 0.126242 KES |
| 50 VND | 0.252484 KES |
| 100 VND | 0.504969 KES |
| 250 VND | 1.26 KES |
| 500 VND | 2.52 KES |
| 1,000 VND | 5.05 KES |
| 5,000 VND | 25.25 KES |
| 10,000 VND | 50.5 KES |

## KES to VND history

Daily closing rates for 1 KES in VND.

- 30-day change: -0.40%
- 1-year high: 198.8208 on 2026-10-29
- 1-year low: 198.032 on 2026-11-05

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 198.032 |
| 2026-11-04 | 198.1814 |
| 2026-11-03 | 198.1037 |
| 2026-11-02 | 198.5047 |
| 2026-11-01 | 198.5782 |
| 2026-10-31 | 198.63 |
| 2026-10-30 | 198.5122 |
| 2026-10-29 | 198.8208 |

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

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

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

## Related rates

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 KES = 198.8208 VND on Oct 29, 2026, and the lowest was 198.032 VND on Nov 5, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -0.40%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 KES = 198.032 VND, and 1 VND = 0.00504969 KES. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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