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

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 KES = 1.6110 GYD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Kenyan Shilling to Guyanaese Dollar Exchange Rate (KES to GYD)

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 GYD?

1 KES = 1.6110 GYD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Kenyan Shilling (KES) yields approximately 1,610.96 Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) (inverse rate: 1 GYD = 0.6207 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): GYD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KES = 1.6110 GYD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 GYD = 0.6207 KES

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

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

KES to GYD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

1.6303 GYD

Period Low

1.5916 GYD

Volatility / Avg

1.6110 GYD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 1.5916 GYD

Max: 1.6303 GYD

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

Min: 1.5546 GYD

Max: 1.6673 GYD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KES & GYD)

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

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

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

Provider / Channel	KES/GYD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (GYD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	1.6110 GYD	0.00%	8,054.79 GYD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	1.5546 GYD	~3.50%	7,772.87 GYD	-281.92 GYD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	1.4499 GYD	~10.00%	7,249.31 GYD	-805.48 GYD

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

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

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Kenya ↔ Guyana)

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 Guyana shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KES/GYD.

KES and GYD Currency Profiles

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

How the KES to GYD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Kenya (KES) and Guyana (GYD) 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 GYD:

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 Guyana serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Kenya and Guyana 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 (GYD) 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 Guyanaese Dollar Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 KES in GYD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KES = 1.6110 GYD), 1,000 Kenyan Shilling equals approximately 1,610.96 Guyanaese Dollar. 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.