The KES/USD pair shows how many Kenyan shillings are needed to buy one US dollar, reflecting Kenya's trade, tourism, and capital flows.
The curve shows the change in one unit of KES expressed in USD. An upward slope means the base currency is strengthening relative to the quote currency; a downward slope indicates the opposite.
Use the 7-day, 30-day or 1-year periods to distinguish a short movement from a more lasting trend.
Volatility can reflect central-bank announcements, economic data, trade flows or risk sentiment. A chart is not a forecast: it describes the observations available for the selected period.
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The KES/USD currency pair represents the exchange rate between the Kenyan shilling (base currency) and the US dollar (quote currency). This directed pair indicates how many Kenyan shillings are required to purchase one US dollar. When the KES/USD rate rises, the shilling depreciates relative to the dollar, making Kenyan exports cheaper but imports more expensive. This pair is widely used by businesses engaged in Kenya-US trade, tourists, and investors in Kenyan assets.
Structural drivers of the KES/USD exchange rate include the monetary policies of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the US Federal Reserve. Interest rate differentials between the two countries influence capital flows, with higher Kenyan rates potentially attracting foreign investment. Inflation differentials, economic growth rates, and trade balances also play key roles. Kenya's reliance on agricultural exports (tea, coffee, horticulture) and tourism makes the shilling sensitive to commodity prices and global travel trends. Additionally, remittances from the Kenyan diaspora and foreign direct investment affect supply and demand for the shilling. Risk sentiment in emerging markets can lead to capital flight, pressuring the shilling.
Over the past several years, the KES/USD exchange rate has experienced periods of gradual depreciation, driven by persistent current account deficits and external debt servicing. The CBK has occasionally intervened to smooth volatility, but structural pressures have generally led to a weakening trend. More recently, improved tourism receipts and diaspora remittances have provided some support, while global monetary tightening has strengthened the dollar. The pair remains influenced by Kenya's economic fundamentals and global risk appetite.
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| Date UTC | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 0,00773096 | -0.08% | |
| 0,00773694 | +0% | |
| 0,00773694 | +0% | |
| 0,00773694 | -0.67% | |
| 0,00778937 | +0.01% | |
| 0,00778877 | +0.08% | |
| 0,00778271 | +0% | |
| 0,00778271 | +0.01% |
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