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Official Rate Sheet: Kenyan Shilling (KES) / Surinamese Dollar (SRD)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 KES = 0.2914 SRD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Kenyan Shilling to Surinamese Dollar Exchange Rate (KES to SRD)

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 SRD?

1 KES = 0.2914 SRD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Kenyan Shilling (KES) yields approximately 291.42 Surinamese Dollar (SRD) (inverse rate: 1 SRD = 3.4315 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): SRD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KES = 0.2914 SRD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 SRD = 3.4315 KES

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

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

KES to SRD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.2949 SRD

Period Low

0.2879 SRD

Volatility / Avg

0.2914 SRD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.2879 SRD

Max: 0.2949 SRD

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

Min: 0.2812 SRD

Max: 0.3016 SRD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KES & SRD)

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

Kenyan Shilling → Surinamese Dollar (KES / SRD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
1 KES	0.29 SRD
5 KES	1.46 SRD
10 KES	2.91 SRD
25 KES	7.29 SRD
50 KES	14.57 SRD
100 KES	29.14 SRD
200 KES	58.28 SRD
250 KES	72.85 SRD
500 KES	145.71 SRD
1,000 KES	291.42 SRD
2,500 KES	728.55 SRD
5,000 KES	1,457.09 SRD
10,000 KES	2,914.19 SRD

Surinamese Dollar → Kenyan Shilling (SRD / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Surinamese Dollar (SRD)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 SRD	3.43 KES
5 SRD	17.16 KES
10 SRD	34.31 KES
25 SRD	85.79 KES
50 SRD	171.57 KES
100 SRD	343.15 KES
200 SRD	686.30 KES
250 SRD	857.87 KES
500 SRD	1,715.74 KES
1,000 SRD	3,431.49 KES
2,500 SRD	8,578.72 KES
5,000 SRD	17,157.45 KES
10,000 SRD	34,314.89 KES

Provider / Channel	KES/SRD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (SRD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.2914 SRD	0.00%	1,457.09 SRD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.2812 SRD	~3.50%	1,406.10 SRD	-51.00 SRD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.2623 SRD	~10.00%	1,311.38 SRD	-145.71 SRD

1 KES to SRD: Kenyan Shilling to Surinamese Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 KES to SRD or convert KES to SRD describe the amount of Surinamese Dollar received per 1 Kenyan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 KES = 0.2914 SRD (inverse: 1 SRD = 3.4315 KES), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Kenya ↔ Suriname)

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 Suriname (CBvS) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KES/SRD.

KES and SRD Currency Profiles

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

How the KES to SRD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Kenya (KES) and Suriname (SRD) 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 SRD:

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

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

How much is 1,000 KES in SRD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KES = 0.2914 SRD), 1,000 Kenyan Shilling equals approximately 291.42 Surinamese 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.