Convert Euro to Kenyan Shilling
EUR to KES Exchange Rate Calculator
Convert Euro (EUR) to Kenyan Shilling (KES) at the live mid-market exchange rate, refreshed every hour from Frankfurter (European Central Bank reference data). Enter any amount below for an instant conversion — free, no sign-up required.
EUR/KES Price History
Interactive EUR/KES exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About Euro (EUR)
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of 20 European Union member states — collectively the Eurozone — and the world's second-most-traded currency. Introduced in 1999 as an accounting currency and 2002 as physical cash, it is managed by the European Central Bank (ECB) from Frankfurt.
- •Used daily by over 340 million people across 20 countries
- •Second-largest reserve currency, ~20% of global central bank reserves
- •EUR/USD is the world's most-traded currency pair (~23% of forex volume)
- •ECB sets the deposit facility rate, main refinancing rate, and marginal lending rate
- •Eurozone CPI target is 2% over the medium term
About Kenyan Shilling (KES)
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency used for trade and commerce. Its value against other currencies fluctuates based on market conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do central bank decisions affect EUR/KES?
Interest rate differentials are a primary driver of major currency pairs. Watch ECB rate decisions and Eurozone flash CPI prints and central bank rate decisions and inflation prints for the biggest scheduled catalysts.
What is a typical daily range for EUR/KES?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move EUR/KES the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are ECB rate decisions and Eurozone flash CPI prints and central bank rate decisions and inflation prints. Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert EUR to KES at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market EUR/KES than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the EUR/KES rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market EUR/KES rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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