Convert KES to CDF — live rate

Convert Kenyan Shillings to Congolese Francs and compare the real cost of sending money.

KES
CDF
1 KES = 17.8459 CDF • Mid-market rate
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Historical KES/CDF exchange rate

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

Quick reference: KES to CDF

1 KES → 17.85 CDF
5 KES → 89.23 CDF
10 KES → 178.46 CDF
50 KES → 892.30 CDF
100 KES → 1,784.59 CDF
500 KES → 8,922.95 CDF
1,000 KES → 17,845.90 CDF
5,000 KES → 89,229.50 CDF

Real cost of KES → CDF

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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CDF — Congolese Franc
ISO Code CDF
Central Bank Central Bank of the Congo
Common Notes 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 centimes, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 francs
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.