South African Rand to
Kenyan Shilling.
1 ZAR=
8.12078 KES
Currency-API rate · 2026-08-26 · 1 KES = 0.123141 ZAR
ZAR to KES conversion table.
Common amounts both ways, at the 2026-08-26 Currency-API rate.
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 |
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 |
About the South African Rand and the Kenyan Shilling.
South 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 RandKenyan 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 ShillingThis 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 ZAR in KES?
1 ZAR is 8.12078 KES at the open Currency-API exchange rate from 2026-08-26.
How much is 100 ZAR in KES?
100 ZAR converts to 812.08 KES 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 ZAR to KES rate update?
The open Currency-API feed updates daily, and this site refreshes its copy twice a day.
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ZAR to KES, offline.
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