LocalExchangeRates.com

Official Rate Sheet: Kenyan Shilling (KES) / East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 KES = 0.0208 XCD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Kenyan Shilling to East Caribbean Dollar Exchange Rate (KES to XCD)

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 XCD?

1 KES = 0.0208 XCD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Kenyan Shilling (KES) yields approximately 20.83 East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) (inverse rate: 1 XCD = 48.0101 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): XCD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KES = 0.0208 XCD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 XCD = 48.0101 KES

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check XCD to KES (East Caribbean Dollar to Kenyan Shilling) Live Converter →

KES to XCD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.0211 XCD

Period Low

0.0206 XCD

Volatility / Avg

0.0208 XCD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0206 XCD

Max: 0.0211 XCD

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

Min: 0.0201 XCD

Max: 0.0216 XCD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KES & XCD)

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

Kenyan Shilling → East Caribbean Dollar (KES / XCD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
1 KES	0.02 XCD
5 KES	0.10 XCD
10 KES	0.21 XCD
25 KES	0.52 XCD
50 KES	1.04 XCD
100 KES	2.08 XCD
200 KES	4.17 XCD
250 KES	5.21 XCD
500 KES	10.41 XCD
1,000 KES	20.83 XCD
2,500 KES	52.07 XCD
5,000 KES	104.14 XCD
10,000 KES	208.29 XCD

East Caribbean Dollar → Kenyan Shilling (XCD / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 XCD	48.01 KES
5 XCD	240.05 KES
10 XCD	480.10 KES
25 XCD	1,200.25 KES
50 XCD	2,400.51 KES
100 XCD	4,801.01 KES
200 XCD	9,602.02 KES
250 XCD	12,002.53 KES
500 XCD	24,005.06 KES
1,000 XCD	48,010.11 KES
2,500 XCD	120,025.28 KES
5,000 XCD	240,050.56 KES
10,000 XCD	480,101.12 KES

Provider / Channel	KES/XCD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (XCD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0208 XCD	0.00%	104.14 XCD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0201 XCD	~3.50%	100.50 XCD	-3.65 XCD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0187 XCD	~10.00%	93.73 XCD	-10.41 XCD

1 KES to XCD: Kenyan Shilling to East Caribbean Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 KES to XCD or convert KES to XCD describe the amount of East Caribbean Dollar received per 1 Kenyan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 KES = 0.0208 XCD (inverse: 1 XCD = 48.0101 KES), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Kenya ↔ Eastern Caribbean)

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 Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KES/XCD.

KES and XCD Currency Profiles

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

How the KES to XCD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Kenya (KES) and Eastern Caribbean (XCD) 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 XCD:

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 Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Kenya and Eastern Caribbean 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 (XCD) 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 East Caribbean Dollar Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 KES in XCD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KES = 0.0208 XCD), 1,000 Kenyan Shilling equals approximately 20.83 East Caribbean 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.