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Official Rate Sheet: Gambian Dalasi (GMD) / Kenyan Shilling (KES)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 GMD = 1.7655 KES

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Gambian Dalasi to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate (GMD 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 GMD in KES?

1 GMD = 1.7655 KES

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) yields approximately 1,765.53 Kenyan Shilling (KES) (inverse rate: 1 KES = 0.5664 GMD). 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): GMD

You Receive (Estimate): KES

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 GMD = 1.7655 KES

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KES = 0.5664 GMD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KES to GMD (Kenyan Shilling to Gambian Dalasi) Live Converter →

GMD to KES Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Gambian Dalasi against Kenyan Shilling

Period High

1.7867 KES

Period Low

1.7443 KES

Volatility / Avg

1.7655 KES

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 1.7443 KES

Max: 1.7867 KES

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

Min: 1.7037 KES

Max: 1.8273 KES

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (GMD & KES)

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

Gambian Dalasi → Kenyan Shilling (GMD / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Gambian Dalasi (GMD)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 GMD	1.77 KES
5 GMD	8.83 KES
10 GMD	17.66 KES
25 GMD	44.14 KES
50 GMD	88.28 KES
100 GMD	176.55 KES
200 GMD	353.11 KES
250 GMD	441.38 KES
500 GMD	882.76 KES
1,000 GMD	1,765.53 KES
2,500 GMD	4,413.82 KES
5,000 GMD	8,827.63 KES
10,000 GMD	17,655.26 KES

Kenyan Shilling → Gambian Dalasi (KES / GMD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
1 KES	0.57 GMD
5 KES	2.83 GMD
10 KES	5.66 GMD
25 KES	14.16 GMD
50 KES	28.32 GMD
100 KES	56.64 GMD
200 KES	113.28 GMD
250 KES	141.60 GMD
500 KES	283.20 GMD
1,000 KES	566.40 GMD
2,500 KES	1,416.01 GMD
5,000 KES	2,832.02 GMD
10,000 KES	5,664.03 GMD

Provider / Channel	GMD/KES Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KES)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	1.7655 KES	0.00%	8,827.63 KES	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	1.7037 KES	~3.50%	8,518.67 KES	-308.97 KES
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	1.5890 KES	~10.00%	7,944.87 KES	-882.76 KES

1 GMD to KES: Gambian Dalasi to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 GMD to KES or convert GMD to KES describe the amount of Kenyan Shilling received per 1 Gambian Dalasi. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 GMD = 1.7655 KES (inverse: 1 KES = 0.5664 GMD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Gambia ↔ 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 Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of GMD/KES.

GMD and KES Currency Profiles

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

How the GMD to KES Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Gambia (GMD) 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 GMD 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 Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) 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 Gambia 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: Gambian Dalasi to Kenyan Shilling Conversion

Common questions regarding Gambian Dalasi to Kenyan Shilling conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 GMD in KES today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 GMD = 1.7655 KES), 1,000 Gambian Dalasi equals approximately 1,765.53 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 Gambian Dalasi?

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 GMD?

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 (Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG)) 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.