Convert Congolese Franc to Kenyan Shilling (CDF to KES)

Live mid-market exchange rates, interbank trends, and local currency insights.

🇨🇩 CDF
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🇰🇪 KES
1 CDF = 17.8035 KES • 1 KES = 0.0562 CDF

Conversion Tables

Convert CDF to KES

CDFKES
100 CDF1,780.35 KES
500 CDF8,901.75 KES
1,000 CDF17,803.50 KES
5,000 CDF89,017.50 KES
10,000 CDF178,035.00 KES
20,000 CDF356,070.00 KES
50,000 CDF890,175.01 KES
100,000 CDF1,780,350.02 KES
250,000 CDF4,450,875.05 KES
500,000 CDF8,901,750.10 KES

Convert KES to CDF

KESCDF
100 KES5.62 CDF
500 KES28.08 CDF
1,000 KES56.17 CDF
5,000 KES280.84 CDF
10,000 KES561.69 CDF
20,000 KES1,123.37 CDF
50,000 KES2,808.44 CDF
100,000 KES5,616.87 CDF
250,000 KES14,042.18 CDF
500,000 KES28,084.37 CDF

DR Congo Foreign Exchange Overview

The Congolese Franc (CDF, symbol "FC", subunit "Centime") is the official currency of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, issued and managed by the Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC). Operating in a highly dollarized economy, the Congolese Franc circulates alongside the US Dollar.

When transacting in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, or Goma, commercial banks (Rawbank, EquityBCDC, TMB) and licensed currency dealers provide foreign exchange services. Retail cash spreads typically range between 2.0% and 4.5% above interbank rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official exchange rate between Congolese Franc and Kenyan Shilling?

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 CDF = 17.8035 KES (1 KES = 0.0562 CDF) as of October 6, 2026.

Where can I exchange CDF in DR Congo or internationally?

You can exchange Congolese Franc at licensed forex bureaus across Kinshasa (Gombe, Boulevard du 30 Juin), Lubumbashi, Goma, commercial banks (Rawbank, EquityBCDC, TMB), and N’djili International Airport.

Are there foreign currency declaration limits in DR Congo?

Yes, any physical cash or bearer negotiable instruments exceeding $10,000 USD (or equivalent in CDF) must be formally declared to the Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises (DGDA) upon entry or exit.