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

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 KES = 0.0904 GHS

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

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

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 KES in GHS?

1 KES = 0.0904 GHS

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Kenyan Shilling (KES) yields approximately 90.45 Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) (inverse rate: 1 GHS = 11.0559 KES). 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): KES

You Receive (Estimate): GHS

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KES = 0.0904 GHS

Kurs odwrotny: 1 GHS = 11.0559 KES

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

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

KES to GHS Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.0915 GHS

Period Low

0.0894 GHS

Volatility / Avg

0.0904 GHS

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0894 GHS

Max: 0.0915 GHS

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

Min: 0.0873 GHS

Max: 0.0936 GHS

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KES & GHS)

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

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

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

Provider / Channel	KES/GHS Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (GHS)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0904 GHS	0.00%	452.25 GHS	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0873 GHS	~3.50%	436.42 GHS	-15.83 GHS
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0814 GHS	~10.00%	407.02 GHS	-45.22 GHS

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

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

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Kenya ↔ Ghana)

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 Kenya (CBK) and Bank of Ghana (BoG) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KES/GHS.

KES and GHS Currency Profiles

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

How the KES to GHS Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Kenya (KES) and Ghana (GHS) 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 KES and GHS:

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 Kenya (CBK) and Bank of Ghana (BoG) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Kenya and Ghana 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 (GHS) 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: Kenyan Shilling to Ghanaian Cedi Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 KES in GHS today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KES = 0.0904 GHS), 1,000 Kenyan Shilling equals approximately 90.45 Ghanaian Cedi. 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 Kenyan Shilling?

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 KES?

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 Kenya (CBK)) 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.