Kenyan Shilling to
South African Rand.
1 KES=
0.123141 ZAR
Currency-API rate · 2026-08-26 · 1 ZAR = 8.12078 KES
KES to ZAR conversion table.
Common amounts both ways, at the 2026-08-26 Currency-API rate.
KES to ZAR| KES | ZAR |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 0.1231 |
| 5.00 | 0.6157 |
| 10.00 | 1.2314 |
| 25.00 | 3.0785 |
| 50.00 | 6.157 |
| 100.00 | 12.3141 |
| 250.00 | 30.7852 |
| 500.00 | 61.5704 |
| 1,000.00 | 123.14 |
| 5,000.00 | 615.70 |
ZAR to KES| ZAR | KES |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 8.1208 |
| 5.00 | 40.6039 |
| 10.00 | 81.2078 |
| 25.00 | 203.02 |
| 50.00 | 406.04 |
| 100.00 | 812.08 |
| 250.00 | 2,030.19 |
| 500.00 | 4,060.39 |
| 1,000.00 | 8,120.78 |
| 5,000.00 | 40,603.89 |
About the Kenyan Shilling and the South African Rand.
Kenyan Shilling
- Code
- KES
- Symbol
- KSh
- Decimals
- 2
Kenya's shilling dates from 1966, when the newly created Central Bank of Kenya replaced the East African shilling at par. The old regional currency, shared with Uganda and Tanzania, remained valid in Kenya until 1969 while the new notes spread through the country.
More about the Kenyan ShillingSouth African Rand
- Code
- ZAR
- Symbol
- R
- Decimals
- 2
South Africa introduced the rand in 1961, three months before declaring itself a republic, replacing the pound at two rand per pound. The name comes from the Witwatersrand, the gold-bearing ridge Johannesburg sits on (rand is Afrikaans for ridge). The South African Reserve Bank issues it.
More about the South African RandThis pair isn't on the ECB's reference list, so the rate comes from an open exchange-rate API with a USD base, refreshed twice a day. It's a reference number for checking and comparing. The rate your bank or card applies will differ.
Common questions.
How much is 1 KES in ZAR?
1 KES is 0.123141 ZAR at the open Currency-API exchange rate from 2026-08-26.
How much is 100 KES in ZAR?
100 KES converts to 12.3141 ZAR at the 2026-08-26 Currency-API rate.
Is this the rate my bank will use?
No. This is a public reference rate, meant for information. Banks and card networks add their own margin, so the rate you get will differ.
When does the KES to ZAR rate update?
The open Currency-API feed updates daily, and this site refreshes its copy twice a day.
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