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Official Rate Sheet: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) / Kenyan Shilling (KES)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 GHS = 11.0559 KES

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ghanaian Cedi to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate (GHS to KES)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 GHS in KES?

1 GHS = 11.0559 KES

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) yields approximately 11,055.87 Kenyan Shilling (KES) (inverse rate: 1 KES = 0.0904 GHS). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): GHS

You Receive (Estimate): KES

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 GHS = 11.0559 KES

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KES = 0.0904 GHS

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KES to GHS (Kenyan Shilling to Ghanaian Cedi) Live Converter →

GHS to KES Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Ghanaian Cedi against Kenyan Shilling

Period High

11.1885 KES

Period Low

10.9232 KES

Volatility / Avg

11.0559 KES

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 10.9232 KES

Max: 11.1885 KES

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 10.6689 KES

Max: 11.4428 KES

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (GHS & KES)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Ghanaian Cedi → Kenyan Shilling (GHS / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 GHS	11.06 KES
5 GHS	55.28 KES
10 GHS	110.56 KES
25 GHS	276.40 KES
50 GHS	552.79 KES
100 GHS	1,105.59 KES
200 GHS	2,211.17 KES
250 GHS	2,763.97 KES
500 GHS	5,527.94 KES
1,000 GHS	11,055.87 KES
2,500 GHS	27,639.68 KES
5,000 GHS	55,279.35 KES
10,000 GHS	110,558.70 KES

Kenyan Shilling → Ghanaian Cedi (KES / GHS)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
1 KES	0.09 GHS
5 KES	0.45 GHS
10 KES	0.90 GHS
25 KES	2.26 GHS
50 KES	4.52 GHS
100 KES	9.04 GHS
200 KES	18.09 GHS
250 KES	22.61 GHS
500 KES	45.22 GHS
1,000 KES	90.45 GHS
2,500 KES	226.12 GHS
5,000 KES	452.25 GHS
10,000 KES	904.50 GHS

Provider / Channel	GHS/KES Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KES)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	11.0559 KES	0.00%	55,279.35 KES	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	10.6689 KES	~3.50%	53,344.57 KES	-1,934.78 KES
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	9.9503 KES	~10.00%	49,751.42 KES	-5,527.94 KES

1 GHS to KES: Ghanaian Cedi to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 GHS to KES or convert GHS to KES describe the amount of Kenyan Shilling received per 1 Ghanaian Cedi. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 GHS = 11.0559 KES (inverse: 1 KES = 0.0904 GHS), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Ghana ↔ Kenya)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Bank of Ghana (BoG) and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of GHS/KES.

GHS and KES Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Ghana and Kenya.

How the GHS to KES Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Ghana (GHS) and Kenya (KES) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between GHS and KES:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Bank of Ghana (BoG) and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Ghana and Kenya exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (KES) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ghanaian Cedi to Kenyan Shilling Conversion

Common questions regarding Ghanaian Cedi to Kenyan Shilling conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 GHS in KES today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 GHS = 11.0559 KES), 1,000 Ghanaian Cedi equals approximately 11,055.87 Kenyan Shilling. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Ghanaian Cedi?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with GHS?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Bank of Ghana (BoG)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.