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 United States Dollar against Cayman Islands Dollar
Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.
| United States Dollar (USD) | Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 0.83 KYD |
| 5 USD | 4.16 KYD |
| 10 USD | 8.33 KYD |
| 25 USD | 20.82 KYD |
| 50 USD | 41.63 KYD |
| 100 USD | 83.27 KYD |
| 200 USD | 166.53 KYD |
| 250 USD | 208.17 KYD |
| 500 USD | 416.33 KYD |
| 1,000 USD | 832.67 KYD |
| 2,500 USD | 2,081.67 KYD |
| 5,000 USD | 4,163.35 KYD |
| 10,000 USD | 8,326.69 KYD |
| Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) | United States Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 KYD | 1.20 USD |
| 5 KYD | 6.00 USD |
| 10 KYD | 12.01 USD |
| 25 KYD | 30.02 USD |
| 50 KYD | 60.05 USD |
| 100 KYD | 120.10 USD |
| 200 KYD | 240.19 USD |
| 250 KYD | 300.24 USD |
| 500 KYD | 600.48 USD |
| 1,000 KYD | 1,200.96 USD |
| 2,500 KYD | 3,002.39 USD |
| 5,000 KYD | 6,004.79 USD |
| 10,000 KYD | 12,009.57 USD |
| Provider / Channel | USD/KYD Effective Exchange Rate | Estimated Fee | Estimated Received (KYD) | Effective Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)
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0.8327 KYD | 0.00% | 4,163.35 KYD | Benchmark (0%) |
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Major Commercial High-Street Banks
Standard bank wire / counter transfer
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0.8035 KYD | ~3.50% | 4,017.63 KYD | -145.72 KYD |
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Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks
Airport terminal cash counters
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0.7494 KYD | ~10.00% | 3,747.01 KYD | -416.33 KYD |
Searches for 1 USD to KYD or convert USD to KYD describe the amount of Cayman Islands Dollar received per 1 United States Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 USD = 0.8327 KYD (inverse: 1 KYD = 1.2010 USD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:
Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for United States and Cayman Islands.
The United States Dollar (currency code: USD) is the official legal tender of United States, issued and regulated by Federal Reserve System (Fed). Its valuation reflects global trade balances, macroprudential monetary policy, and interbank liquidity conditions.
The Cayman Islands Dollar (currency code: KYD) is the official legal tender of Cayman Islands, issued and regulated by Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). Its valuation reflects global trade balances, macroprudential monetary policy, and interbank liquidity conditions.
Foreign exchange transactions between United States (USD) and Cayman Islands (KYD) 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 USD and KYD:
LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.
Common questions regarding United States Dollar to Cayman Islands Dollar conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.
At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 USD = 0.8327 KYD), 1,000 United States Dollar equals approximately 832.67 Cayman Islands Dollar. 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 (Federal Reserve System (Fed)) 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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