# KGS to KES exchange rate 1 KGS = 1.4827 KES, and 1 KES = 0.674439 KGS, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. - From: Kyrgyz Som (KGS) - To: Kenyan Shilling (KES) - Rate: 1.482713308 - Inverse rate: 0.6744392153 - 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. ## KGS to KES | Amount in KGS | Converted to KES | | --- | --- | | 1 KGS | 1.48 KES | | 5 KGS | 7.41 KES | | 10 KGS | 14.83 KES | | 25 KGS | 37.07 KES | | 50 KGS | 74.14 KES | | 100 KGS | 148.27 KES | | 250 KGS | 370.68 KES | | 500 KGS | 741.36 KES | | 1,000 KGS | 1,482.71 KES | | 5,000 KGS | 7,413.57 KES | | 10,000 KGS | 14,827.13 KES | ## KES to KGS | Amount in KES | Converted to KGS | | --- | --- | | 1 KES | 0.674439 KGS | | 5 KES | 3.37 KGS | | 10 KES | 6.74 KGS | | 25 KES | 16.86 KGS | | 50 KES | 33.72 KGS | | 100 KES | 67.44 KGS | | 250 KES | 168.61 KGS | | 500 KES | 337.22 KGS | | 1,000 KES | 674.44 KGS | | 5,000 KES | 3,372.2 KGS | | 10,000 KES | 6,744.39 KGS | ## KGS to KES history Daily closing rates for 1 KGS in KES. - 30-day change: -0.15% - 1-year high: 1.4863 on 2026-11-03 - 1-year low: 1.4827 on 2026-11-05 | Date | Rate | | --- | --- | | 2026-11-05 | 1.4827 | | 2026-11-04 | 1.4862 | | 2026-11-03 | 1.4863 | | 2026-11-02 | 1.4856 | | 2026-11-01 | 1.4853 | | 2026-10-31 | 1.4853 | | 2026-10-30 | 1.4853 | | 2026-10-29 | 1.485 | 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=KGS&symbols=KES" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY" ``` ## Get KGS to KES 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=KGS&to=KES&amount=100" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY" ``` ```shell curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/latest?base=KGS&symbols=KES" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY" ``` ## Related rates - [KES to KGS exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-kgs.md) - [KGS exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/kgs.md) - [KES exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/kes.md) - [KGS to USD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kgs-to-usd.md) - [KGS to EUR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kgs-to-eur.md) - [KGS to GBP exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kgs-to-gbp.md) ## Frequently asked questions ### What was the highest KGS to KES rate in the last year? Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 KGS = 1.4863 KES on Nov 3, 2026, and the lowest was 1.4827 KES on Nov 5, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -0.15%. ### What is the KGS to KES rate today? As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 KGS = 1.4827 KES, and 1 KES = 0.674439 KGS. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API. ### How often is the KGS to KES 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 KGS to KES rate in code? Call GET /convert?from=KGS&to=KES&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=KGS&symbols=KES 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.