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Official Rate Sheet: Kenyan Shilling (KES) / Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 KES = 0.0623 SBD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Kenyan Shilling to Solomon Islands Dollar Exchange Rate (KES to SBD)

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 SBD?

1 KES = 0.0623 SBD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Kenyan Shilling (KES) yields approximately 62.26 Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) (inverse rate: 1 SBD = 16.0620 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): SBD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KES = 0.0623 SBD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 SBD = 16.0620 KES

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check SBD to KES (Solomon Islands Dollar to Kenyan Shilling) Live Converter →

KES to SBD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.0630 SBD

Period Low

0.0615 SBD

Volatility / Avg

0.0623 SBD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0615 SBD

Max: 0.0630 SBD

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

Min: 0.0601 SBD

Max: 0.0644 SBD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KES & SBD)

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

Kenyan Shilling → Solomon Islands Dollar (KES / SBD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
1 KES	0.06 SBD
5 KES	0.31 SBD
10 KES	0.62 SBD
25 KES	1.56 SBD
50 KES	3.11 SBD
100 KES	6.23 SBD
200 KES	12.45 SBD
250 KES	15.56 SBD
500 KES	31.13 SBD
1,000 KES	62.26 SBD
2,500 KES	155.65 SBD
5,000 KES	311.29 SBD
10,000 KES	622.59 SBD

Solomon Islands Dollar → Kenyan Shilling (SBD / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 SBD	16.06 KES
5 SBD	80.31 KES
10 SBD	160.62 KES
25 SBD	401.55 KES
50 SBD	803.10 KES
100 SBD	1,606.20 KES
200 SBD	3,212.39 KES
250 SBD	4,015.49 KES
500 SBD	8,030.99 KES
1,000 SBD	16,061.97 KES
2,500 SBD	40,154.93 KES
5,000 SBD	80,309.87 KES
10,000 SBD	160,619.74 KES

Provider / Channel	KES/SBD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (SBD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0623 SBD	0.00%	311.29 SBD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0601 SBD	~3.50%	300.40 SBD	-10.90 SBD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0560 SBD	~10.00%	280.16 SBD	-31.13 SBD

1 KES to SBD: Kenyan Shilling to Solomon Islands Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 KES to SBD or convert KES to SBD describe the amount of Solomon Islands Dollar received per 1 Kenyan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 KES = 0.0623 SBD (inverse: 1 SBD = 16.0620 KES), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Kenya ↔ Solomon Islands)

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 Solomon Islands (CBSI) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KES/SBD.

KES and SBD Currency Profiles

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

How the KES to SBD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Kenya (KES) and Solomon Islands (SBD) 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 SBD:

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

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

How much is 1,000 KES in SBD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KES = 0.0623 SBD), 1,000 Kenyan Shilling equals approximately 62.26 Solomon Islands 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.