Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.
Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Papua New Guinean Kina against Kenyan Shilling
Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.
| Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) | Kenyan Shilling (KES) |
|---|---|
| 1 PGK | 28.67 KES |
| 5 PGK | 143.36 KES |
| 10 PGK | 286.71 KES |
| 25 PGK | 716.78 KES |
| 50 PGK | 1,433.57 KES |
| 100 PGK | 2,867.13 KES |
| 200 PGK | 5,734.26 KES |
| 250 PGK | 7,167.83 KES |
| 500 PGK | 14,335.65 KES |
| 1,000 PGK | 28,671.30 KES |
| 2,500 PGK | 71,678.26 KES |
| 5,000 PGK | 143,356.52 KES |
| 10,000 PGK | 286,713.03 KES |
| Kenyan Shilling (KES) | Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | 0.03 PGK |
| 5 KES | 0.17 PGK |
| 10 KES | 0.35 PGK |
| 25 KES | 0.87 PGK |
| 50 KES | 1.74 PGK |
| 100 KES | 3.49 PGK |
| 200 KES | 6.98 PGK |
| 250 KES | 8.72 PGK |
| 500 KES | 17.44 PGK |
| 1,000 KES | 34.88 PGK |
| 2,500 KES | 87.20 PGK |
| 5,000 KES | 174.39 PGK |
| 10,000 KES | 348.78 PGK |
| Provider / Channel | PGK/KES Effective Exchange Rate | Estimated Fee | Estimated Received (KES) | Effective Difference |
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Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)
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28.6713 KES | 0.00% | 143,356.52 KES | Benchmark (0%) |
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Major Commercial High-Street Banks
Standard bank wire / counter transfer
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27.6678 KES | ~3.50% | 138,339.04 KES | -5,017.48 KES |
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Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks
Airport terminal cash counters
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25.8042 KES | ~10.00% | 129,020.86 KES | -14,335.65 KES |
Searches for 1 PGK to KES or convert PGK to KES describe the amount of Kenyan Shilling received per 1 Papua New Guinean Kina. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 PGK = 28.6713 KES (inverse: 1 KES = 0.0349 PGK), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:
Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Papua New Guinea and Kenya.
The Papua New Guinean Kina (currency code: PGK) is the official legal tender of Papua New Guinea, issued and regulated by Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG). Its valuation reflects global trade balances, macroprudential monetary policy, and interbank liquidity conditions.
The Kenyan Shilling (currency code: KES) is the official legal tender of Kenya, issued and regulated by Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Its valuation reflects global trade balances, macroprudential monetary policy, and interbank liquidity conditions.
Foreign exchange transactions between Papua New Guinea (PGK) 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 PGK and KES:
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Common questions regarding Papua New Guinean Kina to Kenyan Shilling conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.
At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 PGK = 28.6713 KES), 1,000 Papua New Guinean Kina equals approximately 28,671.30 Kenyan Shilling. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.
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.
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 Papua New Guinea (BPNG)) prior to departure.
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.
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.
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