ZAR to KES exchange rate

The ZAR to KES rate from the daily edition, with a converter, conversion tables, and a free API.

ZAR to KES

Daily reference rate

1 ZAR = 7.9077 KES

1 KES = 0.12646 ZAR

Next edition

This is the daily reference rate. Plans get updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

Converter

Conversions use the rate shown above. Edit either amount.

ZAR to KES

Amount in ZARConverted to KES
1 ZAR7.91 KES
5 ZAR39.54 KES
10 ZAR79.08 KES
25 ZAR197.69 KES
50 ZAR395.38 KES
100 ZAR790.77 KES
250 ZAR1,976.92 KES
500 ZAR3,953.83 KES
1,000 ZAR7,907.67 KES
5,000 ZAR39,538.34 KES
10,000 ZAR79,076.69 KES

KES to ZAR

Amount in KESConverted to ZAR
1 KES0.12646 ZAR
5 KES0.632298 ZAR
10 KES1.26 ZAR
25 KES3.16 ZAR
50 KES6.32 ZAR
100 KES12.65 ZAR
250 KES31.61 ZAR
500 KES63.23 ZAR
1,000 KES126.46 ZAR
5,000 KES632.3 ZAR
10,000 KES1,264.6 ZAR

ZAR to KES history

Daily closing rates for 1 ZAR in KES. Weekends and holidays without a published rate are skipped.

ZAR to KES daily closing rate, last yearFrom 7.80529 on Oct 29, 2026 to 7.82177 on Nov 4, 2026. Use the left and right arrow keys to read each day.7.787.8047.827Oct 29Nov 4
30-day change
+0.21%
1-year high
7.8239 on Nov 3, 2026
1-year low
7.7835 on Nov 2, 2026
Last 7 closing rates
Date1 ZAR in KES
Nov 4, 20267.8218
Nov 3, 20267.8239
Nov 2, 20267.7835
Nov 1, 20267.7916
Oct 31, 20267.7914
Oct 30, 20267.8159
Oct 29, 20267.8053

Every daily ZAR to KES rate back to 1999 is one request away with /timeseries. The free plan covers the last 30 days; paid plans reach the full archive. Get a free API key.

Time series

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/timeseries?start=2026-10-29&end=2026-11-04&base=ZAR&symbols=KES" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

Get ZAR 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 or stream them over a WebSocket.

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Convert

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/convert?from=ZAR&to=KES&amount=100" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

Latest rate

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

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Frequently asked questions

What was the highest ZAR to KES rate in the last year?
Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 4, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 ZAR = 7.8239 KES on Nov 3, 2026, and the lowest was 7.7835 KES on Nov 2, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +0.21%.
What is the ZAR to KES rate today?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 ZAR = 7.9077 KES, and 1 KES = 0.12646 ZAR. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.
How often is the ZAR 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 ZAR to KES rate in code?
Call GET /convert?from=ZAR&to=KES&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=ZAR&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.