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Official Rate Sheet: Kenyan Shilling (KES) / Yemeni Rial (YER)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 KES = 1.8212 YER

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Kenyan Shilling to Yemeni Rial Exchange Rate (KES to YER)

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 YER?

1 KES = 1.8212 YER

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Kenyan Shilling (KES) yields approximately 1,821.18 Yemeni Rial (YER) (inverse rate: 1 YER = 0.5491 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): YER

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KES = 1.8212 YER

Kurs odwrotny: 1 YER = 0.5491 KES

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check YER to KES (Yemeni Rial to Kenyan Shilling) Live Converter →

KES to YER Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Kenyan Shilling against Yemeni Rial

Period High

1.8430 YER

Period Low

1.7993 YER

Volatility / Avg

1.8212 YER

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 1.7993 YER

Max: 1.8430 YER

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

Min: 1.7574 YER

Max: 1.8849 YER

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KES & YER)

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

Kenyan Shilling → Yemeni Rial (KES / YER)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Yemeni Rial (YER)
1 KES	1.82 YER
5 KES	9.11 YER
10 KES	18.21 YER
25 KES	45.53 YER
50 KES	91.06 YER
100 KES	182.12 YER
200 KES	364.24 YER
250 KES	455.30 YER
500 KES	910.59 YER
1,000 KES	1,821.18 YER
2,500 KES	4,552.96 YER
5,000 KES	9,105.91 YER
10,000 KES	18,211.83 YER

Yemeni Rial → Kenyan Shilling (YER / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Yemeni Rial (YER)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 YER	0.55 KES
5 YER	2.75 KES
10 YER	5.49 KES
25 YER	13.73 KES
50 YER	27.45 KES
100 YER	54.91 KES
200 YER	109.82 KES
250 YER	137.27 KES
500 YER	274.55 KES
1,000 YER	549.09 KES
2,500 YER	1,372.73 KES
5,000 YER	2,745.47 KES
10,000 YER	5,490.94 KES

Provider / Channel	KES/YER Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (YER)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	1.8212 YER	0.00%	9,105.91 YER	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	1.7574 YER	~3.50%	8,787.21 YER	-318.71 YER
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	1.6391 YER	~10.00%	8,195.32 YER	-910.59 YER

1 KES to YER: Kenyan Shilling to Yemeni Rial Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 KES to YER or convert KES to YER describe the amount of Yemeni Rial received per 1 Kenyan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 KES = 1.8212 YER (inverse: 1 YER = 0.5491 KES), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Kenya ↔ Yemen)

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 Yemen shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KES/YER.

KES and YER Currency Profiles

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

How the KES to YER Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Kenya (KES) and Yemen (YER) 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 YER:

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 Yemen serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Kenya and Yemen 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 (YER) 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 Yemeni Rial Conversion

Common questions regarding Kenyan Shilling to Yemeni Rial conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 KES in YER today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KES = 1.8212 YER), 1,000 Kenyan Shilling equals approximately 1,821.18 Yemeni Rial. 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.