Convert Kenyan Shilling to Euro
KES to EUR Exchange Rate Calculator
Convert Kenyan Shilling (KES) to Euro (EUR) 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.
KES/EUR Price History
Interactive KES/EUR exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do central bank decisions affect KES/EUR?
Interest rate differentials are a primary driver of major currency pairs. Watch central bank rate decisions and inflation prints and ECB rate decisions and Eurozone flash CPI prints for the biggest scheduled catalysts.
What is a typical daily range for KES/EUR?
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 KES/EUR the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are central bank rate decisions and inflation prints and ECB rate decisions and Eurozone flash CPI 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 KES to EUR at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market KES/EUR 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 KES/EUR rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market KES/EUR 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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