# ZMW to KES exchange rate

1 ZMW = 6.3755 KES, and 1 KES = 0.15685 ZMW, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
- To: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Rate: 6.375505636
- Inverse rate: 0.1568503045
- 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.

## ZMW to KES

| Amount in ZMW | Converted to KES |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZMW | 6.38 KES |
| 5 ZMW | 31.88 KES |
| 10 ZMW | 63.76 KES |
| 25 ZMW | 159.39 KES |
| 50 ZMW | 318.78 KES |
| 100 ZMW | 637.55 KES |
| 250 ZMW | 1,593.88 KES |
| 500 ZMW | 3,187.75 KES |
| 1,000 ZMW | 6,375.51 KES |
| 5,000 ZMW | 31,877.53 KES |
| 10,000 ZMW | 63,755.06 KES |

## KES to ZMW

| Amount in KES | Converted to ZMW |
| --- | --- |
| 1 KES | 0.15685 ZMW |
| 5 KES | 0.784252 ZMW |
| 10 KES | 1.57 ZMW |
| 25 KES | 3.92 ZMW |
| 50 KES | 7.84 ZMW |
| 100 KES | 15.69 ZMW |
| 250 KES | 39.21 ZMW |
| 500 KES | 78.43 ZMW |
| 1,000 KES | 156.85 ZMW |
| 5,000 KES | 784.25 ZMW |
| 10,000 KES | 1,568.5 ZMW |

## ZMW to KES history

Daily closing rates for 1 ZMW in KES.

- 30-day change: -0.94%
- 1-year high: 6.4358 on 2026-10-29
- 1-year low: 6.3755 on 2026-11-05

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 6.3755 |
| 2026-11-04 | 6.4144 |
| 2026-11-03 | 6.4186 |
| 2026-11-02 | 6.4262 |
| 2026-11-01 | 6.4133 |
| 2026-10-31 | 6.4155 |
| 2026-10-30 | 6.4066 |
| 2026-10-29 | 6.4358 |

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

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

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

## Related rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 ZMW = 6.4358 KES on Oct 29, 2026, and the lowest was 6.3755 KES on Nov 5, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -0.94%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 ZMW = 6.3755 KES, and 1 KES = 0.15685 ZMW. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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