Convert KES to LAK — live rate

Convert Kenyan Shillings to Laotian Kips and compare the real cost of sending money.

KES
LAK
1 KES = 172.7660 LAK • Mid-market rate
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Historical KES/LAK exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: KES to LAK

1 KES → 172.77 LAK
5 KES → 863.83 LAK
10 KES → 1,727.66 LAK
50 KES → 8,638.30 LAK
100 KES → 17,276.60 LAK
500 KES → 86,383.00 LAK
1,000 KES → 172,766.00 LAK
5,000 KES → 863,830.00 LAK

Real cost of KES → LAK

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 KES
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

KES — Kenyan Shilling
ISO Code KES
Central Bank Central Bank of Kenya
Common Notes KSh50, KSh100, KSh200, KSh500, KSh1000
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LAK — Laotian Kip
ISO Code LAK
Symbol ₭
Central Bank Bank of the Lao P.D.R.
Common Notes ₭500, ₭1000, ₭2000, ₭5000, ₭10000, ₭20000, ₭50000, ₭100000
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.