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Official Rate Sheet: Kenyan Shilling (KES) / Mozambican Metical (MZN)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 KES = 0.4925 MZN

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Kenyan Shilling to Mozambican Metical Exchange Rate (KES to MZN)

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 MZN?

1 KES = 0.4925 MZN

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Kenyan Shilling (KES) yields approximately 492.47 Mozambican Metical (MZN) (inverse rate: 1 MZN = 2.0306 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): MZN

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KES = 0.4925 MZN

Kurs odwrotny: 1 MZN = 2.0306 KES

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check MZN to KES (Mozambican Metical to Kenyan Shilling) Live Converter →

KES to MZN Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Kenyan Shilling against Mozambican Metical

Period High

0.4984 MZN

Period Low

0.4866 MZN

Volatility / Avg

0.4925 MZN

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.4866 MZN

Max: 0.4984 MZN

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

Min: 0.4752 MZN

Max: 0.5097 MZN

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KES & MZN)

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

Kenyan Shilling → Mozambican Metical (KES / MZN)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Mozambican Metical (MZN)
1 KES	0.49 MZN
5 KES	2.46 MZN
10 KES	4.92 MZN
25 KES	12.31 MZN
50 KES	24.62 MZN
100 KES	49.25 MZN
200 KES	98.49 MZN
250 KES	123.12 MZN
500 KES	246.24 MZN
1,000 KES	492.47 MZN
2,500 KES	1,231.19 MZN
5,000 KES	2,462.37 MZN
10,000 KES	4,924.74 MZN

Mozambican Metical → Kenyan Shilling (MZN / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Mozambican Metical (MZN)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 MZN	2.03 KES
5 MZN	10.15 KES
10 MZN	20.31 KES
25 MZN	50.76 KES
50 MZN	101.53 KES
100 MZN	203.06 KES
200 MZN	406.11 KES
250 MZN	507.64 KES
500 MZN	1,015.28 KES
1,000 MZN	2,030.56 KES
2,500 MZN	5,076.41 KES
5,000 MZN	10,152.82 KES
10,000 MZN	20,305.64 KES

Provider / Channel	KES/MZN Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (MZN)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.4925 MZN	0.00%	2,462.37 MZN	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.4752 MZN	~3.50%	2,376.19 MZN	-86.18 MZN
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.4432 MZN	~10.00%	2,216.13 MZN	-246.24 MZN

1 KES to MZN: Kenyan Shilling to Mozambican Metical Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 KES to MZN or convert KES to MZN describe the amount of Mozambican Metical received per 1 Kenyan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 KES = 0.4925 MZN (inverse: 1 MZN = 2.0306 KES), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Kenya ↔ Mozambique)

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 Mozambique shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KES/MZN.

KES and MZN Currency Profiles

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

How the KES to MZN Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Kenya (KES) and Mozambique (MZN) 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 MZN:

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 Mozambique serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Kenya and Mozambique 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 (MZN) 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 Mozambican Metical Conversion

Common questions regarding Kenyan Shilling to Mozambican Metical conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 KES in MZN today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KES = 0.4925 MZN), 1,000 Kenyan Shilling equals approximately 492.47 Mozambican Metical. 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.