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Official Rate Sheet: Kenyan Shilling (KES) / Swedish Krona (SEK)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 KES = 0.0774 SEK

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Kenyan Shilling to Swedish Krona Exchange Rate (KES to SEK)

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 SEK?

1 KES = 0.0774 SEK

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Kenyan Shilling (KES) yields approximately 77.36 Swedish Krona (SEK) (inverse rate: 1 SEK = 12.9260 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): SEK

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KES = 0.0774 SEK

Kurs odwrotny: 1 SEK = 12.9260 KES

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check SEK to KES (Swedish Krona to Kenyan Shilling) Live Converter →

KES to SEK Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Kenyan Shilling against Swedish Krona

Period High

0.0783 SEK

Period Low

0.0764 SEK

Volatility / Avg

0.0774 SEK

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0764 SEK

Max: 0.0783 SEK

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

Min: 0.0747 SEK

Max: 0.0801 SEK

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KES & SEK)

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

Kenyan Shilling → Swedish Krona (KES / SEK)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Swedish Krona (SEK)
1 KES	0.08 SEK
5 KES	0.39 SEK
10 KES	0.77 SEK
25 KES	1.93 SEK
50 KES	3.87 SEK
100 KES	7.74 SEK
200 KES	15.47 SEK
250 KES	19.34 SEK
500 KES	38.68 SEK
1,000 KES	77.36 SEK
2,500 KES	193.41 SEK
5,000 KES	386.82 SEK
10,000 KES	773.64 SEK

Swedish Krona → Kenyan Shilling (SEK / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Swedish Krona (SEK)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 SEK	12.93 KES
5 SEK	64.63 KES
10 SEK	129.26 KES
25 SEK	323.15 KES
50 SEK	646.30 KES
100 SEK	1,292.60 KES
200 SEK	2,585.19 KES
250 SEK	3,231.49 KES
500 SEK	6,462.98 KES
1,000 SEK	12,925.97 KES
2,500 SEK	32,314.92 KES
5,000 SEK	64,629.84 KES
10,000 SEK	129,259.68 KES

Provider / Channel	KES/SEK Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (SEK)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0774 SEK	0.00%	386.82 SEK	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0747 SEK	~3.50%	373.28 SEK	-13.54 SEK
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0696 SEK	~10.00%	348.14 SEK	-38.68 SEK

1 KES to SEK: Kenyan Shilling to Swedish Krona Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 KES to SEK or convert KES to SEK describe the amount of Swedish Krona received per 1 Kenyan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 KES = 0.0774 SEK (inverse: 1 SEK = 12.9260 KES), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Kenya ↔ Sweden)

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 Sveriges Riksbank shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KES/SEK.

KES and SEK Currency Profiles

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

How the KES to SEK Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Kenya (KES) and Sweden (SEK) 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 SEK:

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 Sveriges Riksbank serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Kenya and Sweden 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 (SEK) 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 Swedish Krona Conversion

Common questions regarding Kenyan Shilling to Swedish Krona conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 KES in SEK today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KES = 0.0774 SEK), 1,000 Kenyan Shilling equals approximately 77.36 Swedish Krona. 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.