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Official Rate Sheet: Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) / Kenyan Shilling (KES)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 GYD = 0.6207 KES

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Guyanaese Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate (GYD 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 GYD in KES?

1 GYD = 0.6207 KES

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) yields approximately 620.75 Kenyan Shilling (KES) (inverse rate: 1 KES = 1.6110 GYD). 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): GYD

You Receive (Estimate): KES

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 GYD = 0.6207 KES

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KES = 1.6110 GYD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KES to GYD (Kenyan Shilling to Guyanaese Dollar) Live Converter →

GYD to KES Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Guyanaese Dollar against Kenyan Shilling

Period High

0.6282 KES

Period Low

0.6133 KES

Volatility / Avg

0.6207 KES

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.6133 KES

Max: 0.6282 KES

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

Min: 0.5990 KES

Max: 0.6425 KES

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (GYD & KES)

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

Guyanaese Dollar → Kenyan Shilling (GYD / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 GYD	0.62 KES
5 GYD	3.10 KES
10 GYD	6.21 KES
25 GYD	15.52 KES
50 GYD	31.04 KES
100 GYD	62.07 KES
200 GYD	124.15 KES
250 GYD	155.19 KES
500 GYD	310.37 KES
1,000 GYD	620.75 KES
2,500 GYD	1,551.87 KES
5,000 GYD	3,103.74 KES
10,000 GYD	6,207.49 KES

Kenyan Shilling → Guyanaese Dollar (KES / GYD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
1 KES	1.61 GYD
5 KES	8.05 GYD
10 KES	16.11 GYD
25 KES	40.27 GYD
50 KES	80.55 GYD
100 KES	161.10 GYD
200 KES	322.19 GYD
250 KES	402.74 GYD
500 KES	805.48 GYD
1,000 KES	1,610.96 GYD
2,500 KES	4,027.39 GYD
5,000 KES	8,054.79 GYD
10,000 KES	16,109.57 GYD

Provider / Channel	GYD/KES Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KES)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.6207 KES	0.00%	3,103.74 KES	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.5990 KES	~3.50%	2,995.11 KES	-108.63 KES
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.5587 KES	~10.00%	2,793.37 KES	-310.37 KES

1 GYD to KES: Guyanaese Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 GYD to KES or convert GYD to KES describe the amount of Kenyan Shilling received per 1 Guyanaese Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 GYD = 0.6207 KES (inverse: 1 KES = 1.6110 GYD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

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

GYD and KES Currency Profiles

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

How the GYD to KES Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Guyana (GYD) 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 GYD 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 Guyana 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 Guyana 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: Guyanaese Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Conversion

Common questions regarding Guyanaese Dollar to Kenyan Shilling conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 GYD in KES today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 GYD = 0.6207 KES), 1,000 Guyanaese Dollar equals approximately 620.75 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 Guyanaese Dollar?

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 GYD?

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 Guyana) 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.