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KES to CAD Converter – Live Exchange Rate Today

Kenyan Shilling (KES) to Canadian Dollar (CAD) · Live mid-market rate · Free & Instant · No login · Updated every 60 seconds

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📰 Today's KES/CAD Market Summary

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This Week's KES/CAD Movement

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This Month's KES/CAD Range

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🇰🇪 KES to 🇨🇦 CAD Converter

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📊 KES to CAD Conversion Table

Popular KES amounts converted to CAD at today's live rate

🇰🇪 KES — Kenyan Shilling 🇨🇦 CAD — Canadian Dollar
KSh 1 KES
KSh 5 KES
KSh 10 KES
KSh 25 KES
KSh 50 KES
KSh 100 KES
KSh 250 KES
KSh 500 KES
KSh 1,000 KES
KSh 5,000 KES
KSh 10,000 KES
KSh 50,000 KES

Rates updated in real-time · For reference only · Actual bank rates may differ

🔄 CAD to KES Conversion Table

Popular CAD amounts converted to KES — reverse rate

🇨🇦 CAD — Canadian Dollar 🇰🇪 KES — Kenyan Shilling
C$ 1 CAD
C$ 5 CAD
C$ 10 CAD
C$ 25 CAD
C$ 50 CAD
C$ 100 CAD
C$ 250 CAD
C$ 500 CAD
C$ 1,000 CAD
C$ 5,000 CAD
C$ 10,000 CAD
C$ 50,000 CAD

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About the KES to CAD Exchange Rate

The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya. Symbol: KSh. ISO code: KES.

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is the official currency of Canada. Symbol: C$. ISO code: CAD.

The KES to CAD exchange rate — also written as KES/CAD — tells you how many Canadian Dollars you get for one Kenyan Shilling. Our live kes to cad converter fetches the mid-market rate directly from the global forex market, refreshed every 60 seconds, so you always see an accurate, up-to-date rate.

The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, while the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is the official currency of Canada. The KES/CAD rate fluctuates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, influenced by factors such as central bank interest-rate decisions, inflation releases, geopolitical events, and overall global market sentiment.

Looking to convert KES to CAD for a real money transfer? Services like Wise and Remitly offer exchange rates much closer to the mid-market rate than traditional banks, with low, transparent fees — ideal for international transfers.

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🌍 Why People Convert KES to CAD

Business Payments
Companies paying suppliers or contractors between KES and CAD regions use this rate for invoice calculations and financial reporting.
Travel Money
Travellers exchanging KES to CAD before or during international trips rely on this converter to budget accurately.
Online Shopping
International e-commerce buyers use the KES/CAD rate to understand the true cost of goods in their home currency.
Remittances
Workers abroad sending money home convert KES to CAD to support family members in the destination country.
Forex Trading
Traders and investors monitor the KES/CAD exchange rate as part of their foreign exchange strategy.
Loan & EMI Planning
People with international loans or EMIs in different currencies use this rate for financial planning.

📜 KES/CAD Historical Context

52-Week High
Best rate in past year
52-Week Low
Lowest rate in past year
YTD Change
Jan 1 to today
📊 About Historical Rates: Currency exchange rates are influenced by central bank policy decisions, inflation data, trade balances, and global risk sentiment. The KES/CAD pair reflects the economic relationship between Kenya and Canada. Historical highs and lows provide important context for evaluating today's rate — whether it's relatively cheap or expensive by recent standards.

💸 How to Send KES to CAD — Best Options 2025

Compare transfer times, fees, and exchange rates for KES → CAD remittances

Wise ★★★★★
Mid-market rate, transparent fees
Fee: ~0.4–0.6%
⏱ 1–2 days
Remitly ★★★★☆
Promotional first-transfer rates
Fee: ~0.5–1%
⏱ Minutes–2 days
Western Union ★★★★☆
Global cash pickup network
Fee: 1–3%
⏱ Minutes–3 days
Your Bank ★★★☆☆
Convenient but expensive
Fee: 2–5%
⏱ 3–5 days
💡 Pro Tips:
  • Compare total cost (exchange rate margin + fee) — not just the fee
  • Set a rate alert on Wise when KES/CAD reaches your target
  • Avoid converting at airports or hotels — rates are typically 5–8% worse
  • For amounts over KES 1,000, always compare 2–3 providers before transferring

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KES to CAD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KES to CAD exchange rate today?
The live KES to CAD exchange rate is displayed at the top of this page and is updated every 60 seconds from the open.er-api.com financial data feed. The exact rate at any moment depends on real-time global forex market conditions between the Kenyan Shilling and the Canadian Dollar.
How do I convert KES to CAD?
Use the converter on this page: enter the KES amount, then click "Convert". The result is calculated using a live exchange rate refreshed every 60 seconds. You can also type in the CAD field to convert in reverse (CAD → KES).
Is the KES to CAD rate live?
Yes. Our KES/CAD exchange rate is fetched live from the open.er-api.com API, which aggregates mid-market rates from global forex markets. The rate updates every 60 seconds automatically on this page.
What is the best way to send KES to CAD?
For international money transfers, Wise (formerly TransferWise) typically offers the best rates closest to the mid-market rate, with low transparent fees. Remitly is excellent for fast transfers to specific countries. Both are significantly cheaper than traditional banks.
Why is the bank rate different from the KES to CAD rate shown here?
Banks and money changers typically apply a margin of 2–5% on top of the mid-market rate shown here. The rate on this page is the mid-market (interbank) rate — the fairest benchmark. For actual transfers, compare services like Wise which offer rates much closer to this benchmark.
What factors affect the KES/CAD exchange rate?
Key factors include: central bank interest rate decisions (by the Fed, ECB, RBI, etc.), inflation data releases, GDP growth reports, geopolitical events, trade balances, and overall risk sentiment in global markets. The KES/CAD rate changes continuously as these factors evolve.
Can I download or embed the KES to CAD rate?
You can always bookmark this page for quick rate checks. Our /api/rates/KES endpoint returns live rates in JSON format for developers. For embedding a live converter on your site, check our full currency converter tool at /tools/currency.
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