Convert SBD to KES — live rate

Convert Solomon Islands Dollars to Kenyan Shillings and compare the real cost of sending money.

SBD
KES
1 SBD = 16.0572 KES • Mid-market rate
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Historical SBD/KES exchange rate

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

Quick reference: SBD to KES

1 SBD → 16.06 KES
5 SBD → 80.29 KES
10 SBD → 160.57 KES
50 SBD → 802.86 KES
100 SBD → 1,605.72 KES
500 SBD → 8,028.60 KES
1,000 SBD → 16,057.20 KES
5,000 SBD → 80,286.00 KES

Real cost of SBD → KES

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 SBD
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

SBD — Solomon Islands Dollar
ISO Code SBD
Symbol $
Central Bank Central Bank of Solomon Islands
Common Notes $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
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KES — Kenyan Shilling
ISO Code KES
Central Bank Central Bank of Kenya
Common Notes KSh50, KSh100, KSh200, KSh500, KSh1000
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.