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

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 KES = 0.5664 GMD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Kenyan Shilling to Gambian Dalasi Exchange Rate (KES to GMD)

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 GMD?

1 KES = 0.5664 GMD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Kenyan Shilling (KES) yields approximately 566.40 Gambian Dalasi (GMD) (inverse rate: 1 GMD = 1.7655 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): GMD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KES = 0.5664 GMD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 GMD = 1.7655 KES

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

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

KES to GMD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.5732 GMD

Period Low

0.5596 GMD

Volatility / Avg

0.5664 GMD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.5596 GMD

Max: 0.5732 GMD

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

Min: 0.5466 GMD

Max: 0.5862 GMD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KES & GMD)

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

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

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

Provider / Channel	KES/GMD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (GMD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.5664 GMD	0.00%	2,832.02 GMD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.5466 GMD	~3.50%	2,732.90 GMD	-99.12 GMD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.5098 GMD	~10.00%	2,548.81 GMD	-283.20 GMD

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

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

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Kenya ↔ Gambia)

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 Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KES/GMD.

KES and GMD Currency Profiles

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

How the KES to GMD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Kenya (KES) and Gambia (GMD) 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 GMD:

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 Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Kenya and Gambia 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 (GMD) 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 Gambian Dalasi Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 KES in GMD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KES = 0.5664 GMD), 1,000 Kenyan Shilling equals approximately 566.40 Gambian Dalasi. 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.