# LYD to KES exchange rate

1 LYD = 20.2081 KES, and 1 KES = 0.049485 LYD, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Libyan Dinar (LYD)
- To: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Rate: 20.2081317
- Inverse rate: 0.04948502983
- 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.

## LYD to KES

| Amount in LYD | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 LYD | 20.21 KES |
| 5 LYD | 101.04 KES |
| 10 LYD | 202.08 KES |
| 25 LYD | 505.2 KES |
| 50 LYD | 1,010.41 KES |
| 100 LYD | 2,020.81 KES |
| 250 LYD | 5,052.03 KES |
| 500 LYD | 10,104.07 KES |
| 1,000 LYD | 20,208.13 KES |
| 5,000 LYD | 101,040.66 KES |
| 10,000 LYD | 202,081.32 KES |

## KES to LYD

| Amount in KES | Converted to LYD |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 0.049485 LYD |
| 5 KES | 0.247425 LYD |
| 10 KES | 0.49485 LYD |
| 25 KES | 1.24 LYD |
| 50 KES | 2.47 LYD |
| 100 KES | 4.95 LYD |
| 250 KES | 12.37 LYD |
| 500 KES | 24.74 LYD |
| 1,000 KES | 49.49 LYD |
| 5,000 KES | 247.43 LYD |
| 10,000 KES | 494.85 LYD |

## LYD to KES history

Daily closing rates for 1 LYD in KES.

- 30-day change: +0.01%
- 1-year high: 20.2584 on 2026-11-04
- 1-year low: 20.2003 on 2026-10-30

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 20.2081 |
| 2026-11-04 | 20.2584 |
| 2026-11-03 | 20.2211 |
| 2026-11-02 | 20.2143 |
| 2026-11-01 | 20.2018 |
| 2026-10-31 | 20.202 |
| 2026-10-30 | 20.2003 |
| 2026-10-29 | 20.2071 |

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=LYD&symbols=KES" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

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

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

## Related rates

- [KES to LYD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/kes-to-lyd.md)
- [LYD exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/lyd.md)
- [KES exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/kes.md)
- [LYD to USD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/lyd-to-usd.md)
- [LYD to EUR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/lyd-to-eur.md)
- [LYD to GBP exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/lyd-to-gbp.md)

## Frequently asked questions

### What was the highest LYD to KES rate in the last year?

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 LYD = 20.2584 KES on Nov 4, 2026, and the lowest was 20.2003 KES on Oct 30, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +0.01%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 LYD = 20.2081 KES, and 1 KES = 0.049485 LYD. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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