Convert KGS to KES — live rate

Convert Kyrgystani Soms to Kenyan Shillings and compare the real cost of sending money.

KGS
KES
1 KGS = 1.4807 KES • Mid-market rate
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Historical KGS/KES exchange rate

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

Quick reference: KGS to KES

1 KGS → 1.48 KES
5 KGS → 7.40 KES
10 KGS → 14.81 KES
50 KGS → 74.04 KES
100 KGS → 148.07 KES
500 KGS → 740.37 KES
1,000 KGS → 1,480.73 KES
5,000 KGS → 7,403.65 KES

Real cost of KGS → 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 KGS
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

KGS — Kyrgystani Som
ISO Code KGS
Symbol лв
Central Bank National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
Common Notes 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5000 som
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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.