# KES to ZAR exchange rate

1 KES = 0.12646 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 7.9077 KES, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- To: South African Rand (ZAR)
- Rate: 0.1264595185
- Inverse rate: 7.907668889
- 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 ZAR

| Amount in KES | Converted to ZAR |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 0.12646 ZAR |
| 5 KES | 0.632298 ZAR |
| 10 KES | 1.26 ZAR |
| 25 KES | 3.16 ZAR |
| 50 KES | 6.32 ZAR |
| 100 KES | 12.65 ZAR |
| 250 KES | 31.61 ZAR |
| 500 KES | 63.23 ZAR |
| 1,000 KES | 126.46 ZAR |
| 5,000 KES | 632.3 ZAR |
| 10,000 KES | 1,264.6 ZAR |

## ZAR to KES

| Amount in ZAR | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZAR | 7.91 KES |
| 5 ZAR | 39.54 KES |
| 10 ZAR | 79.08 KES |
| 25 ZAR | 197.69 KES |
| 50 ZAR | 395.38 KES |
| 100 ZAR | 790.77 KES |
| 250 ZAR | 1,976.92 KES |
| 500 ZAR | 3,953.83 KES |
| 1,000 ZAR | 7,907.67 KES |
| 5,000 ZAR | 39,538.34 KES |
| 10,000 ZAR | 79,076.69 KES |

## KES to ZAR history

Daily closing rates for 1 KES in ZAR.

- 30-day change: -1.29%
- 1-year high: 0.128478 on 2026-11-02
- 1-year low: 0.12646 on 2026-11-05

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 0.12646 |
| 2026-11-04 | 0.127848 |
| 2026-11-03 | 0.127814 |
| 2026-11-02 | 0.128478 |
| 2026-11-01 | 0.128344 |
| 2026-10-31 | 0.128347 |
| 2026-10-30 | 0.127944 |
| 2026-10-29 | 0.128118 |

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

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

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

## Related rates

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 KES = 0.128478 ZAR on Nov 2, 2026, and the lowest was 0.12646 ZAR on Nov 5, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -1.29%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 KES = 0.12646 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 7.9077 KES. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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