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Official Rate Sheet: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) / Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 TZS = 0.0492 KES

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Tanzanian Shilling to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate (TZS 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 TZS in KES?

1 TZS = 0.0492 KES

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) yields approximately 49.20 Kenyan Shilling (KES) (inverse rate: 1 KES = 20.3250 TZS). 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): TZS

You Receive (Estimate): KES

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 TZS = 0.0492 KES

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KES = 20.3250 TZS

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KES to TZS (Kenyan Shilling to Tanzanian Shilling) Live Converter →

TZS to KES Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.0498 KES

Period Low

0.0486 KES

Volatility / Avg

0.0492 KES

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0486 KES

Max: 0.0498 KES

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

Min: 0.0475 KES

Max: 0.0509 KES

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (TZS & KES)

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

Tanzanian Shilling → Kenyan Shilling (TZS / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 TZS	0.05 KES
5 TZS	0.25 KES
10 TZS	0.49 KES
25 TZS	1.23 KES
50 TZS	2.46 KES
100 TZS	4.92 KES
200 TZS	9.84 KES
250 TZS	12.30 KES
500 TZS	24.60 KES
1,000 TZS	49.20 KES
2,500 TZS	123.00 KES
5,000 TZS	246.00 KES
10,000 TZS	492.00 KES

Kenyan Shilling → Tanzanian Shilling (KES / TZS)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
1 KES	20.32 TZS
5 KES	101.62 TZS
10 KES	203.25 TZS
25 KES	508.12 TZS
50 KES	1,016.25 TZS
100 KES	2,032.50 TZS
200 KES	4,065.00 TZS
250 KES	5,081.25 TZS
500 KES	10,162.50 TZS
1,000 KES	20,325.00 TZS
2,500 KES	50,812.49 TZS
5,000 KES	101,624.99 TZS
10,000 KES	203,249.98 TZS

Provider / Channel	TZS/KES Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KES)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0492 KES	0.00%	246.00 KES	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0475 KES	~3.50%	237.39 KES	-8.61 KES
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0443 KES	~10.00%	221.40 KES	-24.60 KES

1 TZS to KES: Tanzanian Shilling to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 TZS to KES or convert TZS to KES describe the amount of Kenyan Shilling received per 1 Tanzanian Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 TZS = 0.0492 KES (inverse: 1 KES = 20.3250 TZS), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Tanzania ↔ 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 Tanzania (BoT) and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of TZS/KES.

TZS and KES Currency Profiles

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

How the TZS to KES Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Tanzania (TZS) 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 TZS 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 Tanzania (BoT) 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 Tanzania 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: Tanzanian Shilling to Kenyan Shilling Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 TZS in KES today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 TZS = 0.0492 KES), 1,000 Tanzanian Shilling equals approximately 49.20 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 Tanzanian 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 TZS?

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 Tanzania (BoT)) 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.