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Official Rate Sheet: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) / Kenyan Shilling (KES)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 SBD = 16.0620 KES

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Solomon Islands Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate (SBD 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 SBD in KES?

1 SBD = 16.0620 KES

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) yields approximately 16,061.97 Kenyan Shilling (KES) (inverse rate: 1 KES = 0.0623 SBD). 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): SBD

You Receive (Estimate): KES

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 SBD = 16.0620 KES

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KES = 0.0623 SBD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KES to SBD (Kenyan Shilling to Solomon Islands Dollar) Live Converter →

SBD to KES Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

16.2547 KES

Period Low

15.8692 KES

Volatility / Avg

16.0620 KES

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 15.8692 KES

Max: 16.2547 KES

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

Min: 15.4998 KES

Max: 16.6241 KES

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (SBD & KES)

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

Solomon Islands Dollar → Kenyan Shilling (SBD / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 SBD	16.06 KES
5 SBD	80.31 KES
10 SBD	160.62 KES
25 SBD	401.55 KES
50 SBD	803.10 KES
100 SBD	1,606.20 KES
200 SBD	3,212.39 KES
250 SBD	4,015.49 KES
500 SBD	8,030.99 KES
1,000 SBD	16,061.97 KES
2,500 SBD	40,154.93 KES
5,000 SBD	80,309.87 KES
10,000 SBD	160,619.74 KES

Kenyan Shilling → Solomon Islands Dollar (KES / SBD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
1 KES	0.06 SBD
5 KES	0.31 SBD
10 KES	0.62 SBD
25 KES	1.56 SBD
50 KES	3.11 SBD
100 KES	6.23 SBD
200 KES	12.45 SBD
250 KES	15.56 SBD
500 KES	31.13 SBD
1,000 KES	62.26 SBD
2,500 KES	155.65 SBD
5,000 KES	311.29 SBD
10,000 KES	622.59 SBD

Provider / Channel	SBD/KES Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KES)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	16.0620 KES	0.00%	80,309.87 KES	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	15.4998 KES	~3.50%	77,499.02 KES	-2,810.85 KES
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	14.4558 KES	~10.00%	72,278.88 KES	-8,030.99 KES

1 SBD to KES: Solomon Islands Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 SBD to KES or convert SBD to KES describe the amount of Kenyan Shilling received per 1 Solomon Islands Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 SBD = 16.0620 KES (inverse: 1 KES = 0.0623 SBD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Solomon Islands ↔ 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 Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of SBD/KES.

SBD and KES Currency Profiles

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

How the SBD to KES Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Solomon Islands (SBD) 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 SBD 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 Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) 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 Solomon Islands 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: Solomon Islands Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 SBD in KES today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 SBD = 16.0620 KES), 1,000 Solomon Islands Dollar equals approximately 16,061.97 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 Solomon Islands Dollar?

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 SBD?

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 Solomon Islands (CBSI)) 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.