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Official Rate Sheet: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) / Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 XCD = 48.0101 KES

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

East Caribbean Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate (XCD 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 XCD in KES?

1 XCD = 48.0101 KES

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) yields approximately 48,010.11 Kenyan Shilling (KES) (inverse rate: 1 KES = 0.0208 XCD). 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): XCD

You Receive (Estimate): KES

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 XCD = 48.0101 KES

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KES = 0.0208 XCD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KES to XCD (Kenyan Shilling to East Caribbean Dollar) Live Converter →

XCD to KES Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for East Caribbean Dollar against Kenyan Shilling

Period High

48.5862 KES

Period Low

47.4340 KES

Volatility / Avg

48.0101 KES

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 47.4340 KES

Max: 48.5862 KES

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

Min: 46.3298 KES

Max: 49.6905 KES

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (XCD & KES)

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

East Caribbean Dollar → Kenyan Shilling (XCD / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 XCD	48.01 KES
5 XCD	240.05 KES
10 XCD	480.10 KES
25 XCD	1,200.25 KES
50 XCD	2,400.51 KES
100 XCD	4,801.01 KES
200 XCD	9,602.02 KES
250 XCD	12,002.53 KES
500 XCD	24,005.06 KES
1,000 XCD	48,010.11 KES
2,500 XCD	120,025.28 KES
5,000 XCD	240,050.56 KES
10,000 XCD	480,101.12 KES

Kenyan Shilling → East Caribbean Dollar (KES / XCD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
1 KES	0.02 XCD
5 KES	0.10 XCD
10 KES	0.21 XCD
25 KES	0.52 XCD
50 KES	1.04 XCD
100 KES	2.08 XCD
200 KES	4.17 XCD
250 KES	5.21 XCD
500 KES	10.41 XCD
1,000 KES	20.83 XCD
2,500 KES	52.07 XCD
5,000 KES	104.14 XCD
10,000 KES	208.29 XCD

Provider / Channel	XCD/KES Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KES)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	48.0101 KES	0.00%	240,050.56 KES	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	46.3298 KES	~3.50%	231,648.79 KES	-8,401.77 KES
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	43.2091 KES	~10.00%	216,045.51 KES	-24,005.06 KES

1 XCD to KES: East Caribbean Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 XCD to KES or convert XCD to KES describe the amount of Kenyan Shilling received per 1 East Caribbean Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 XCD = 48.0101 KES (inverse: 1 KES = 0.0208 XCD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Eastern Caribbean ↔ 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 Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of XCD/KES.

XCD and KES Currency Profiles

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

How the XCD to KES Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Eastern Caribbean (XCD) 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 XCD 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 Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) 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 Eastern Caribbean 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: East Caribbean Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Conversion

Common questions regarding East Caribbean Dollar to Kenyan Shilling conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 XCD in KES today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 XCD = 48.0101 KES), 1,000 East Caribbean Dollar equals approximately 48,010.11 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 East Caribbean 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 XCD?

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 (Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)) 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.