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Official Rate Sheet: Mozambican Metical (MZN) / Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 MZN = 2.0306 KES

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Mozambican Metical to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate (MZN to KES)

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 MZN in KES?

1 MZN = 2.0306 KES

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Mozambican Metical (MZN) yields approximately 2,030.56 Kenyan Shilling (KES) (inverse rate: 1 KES = 0.4925 MZN). 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): MZN

You Receive (Estimate): KES

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 MZN = 2.0306 KES

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KES = 0.4925 MZN

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KES to MZN (Kenyan Shilling to Mozambican Metical) Live Converter →

MZN to KES Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Mozambican Metical against Kenyan Shilling

Period High

2.0549 KES

Period Low

2.0062 KES

Volatility / Avg

2.0306 KES

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 2.0062 KES

Max: 2.0549 KES

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

Min: 1.9595 KES

Max: 2.1016 KES

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (MZN & KES)

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

Mozambican Metical → Kenyan Shilling (MZN / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Mozambican Metical (MZN)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 MZN	2.03 KES
5 MZN	10.15 KES
10 MZN	20.31 KES
25 MZN	50.76 KES
50 MZN	101.53 KES
100 MZN	203.06 KES
200 MZN	406.11 KES
250 MZN	507.64 KES
500 MZN	1,015.28 KES
1,000 MZN	2,030.56 KES
2,500 MZN	5,076.41 KES
5,000 MZN	10,152.82 KES
10,000 MZN	20,305.64 KES

Kenyan Shilling → Mozambican Metical (KES / MZN)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Mozambican Metical (MZN)
1 KES	0.49 MZN
5 KES	2.46 MZN
10 KES	4.92 MZN
25 KES	12.31 MZN
50 KES	24.62 MZN
100 KES	49.25 MZN
200 KES	98.49 MZN
250 KES	123.12 MZN
500 KES	246.24 MZN
1,000 KES	492.47 MZN
2,500 KES	1,231.19 MZN
5,000 KES	2,462.37 MZN
10,000 KES	4,924.74 MZN

Provider / Channel	MZN/KES Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KES)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	2.0306 KES	0.00%	10,152.82 KES	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	1.9595 KES	~3.50%	9,797.47 KES	-355.35 KES
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	1.8275 KES	~10.00%	9,137.54 KES	-1,015.28 KES

1 MZN to KES: Mozambican Metical to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 MZN to KES or convert MZN to KES describe the amount of Kenyan Shilling received per 1 Mozambican Metical. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 MZN = 2.0306 KES (inverse: 1 KES = 0.4925 MZN), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Mozambique ↔ Kenya)

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 Bank of Mozambique and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of MZN/KES.

MZN and KES Currency Profiles

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

How the MZN to KES Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Mozambique (MZN) and Kenya (KES) 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 MZN and KES:

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 Bank of Mozambique and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Mozambique and Kenya 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 (KES) 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: Mozambican Metical to Kenyan Shilling Conversion

Common questions regarding Mozambican Metical to Kenyan Shilling conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 MZN in KES today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 MZN = 2.0306 KES), 1,000 Mozambican Metical equals approximately 2,030.56 Kenyan Shilling. 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 Mozambican Metical?

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 MZN?

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 (Bank of Mozambique) 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.