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Kenyan shilling to Australian Dollar Historical Exchange Rates

Welcome to the KES to AUD exchange rate history page. This page contains detailed daily historical exchange rates between KES and AUD from 2025-3-8 to 2025-12-16, making it easy to look up and reference.

Amount
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1 KES = 0.0116746 AUD

05:30 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to Australian Dollar Historical Exchange Rate Trends

1 KES = -- AUD

05:30 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to Australian Dollar Data Statistics

This section organizes the historical exchange rate data of 1 KES to AUD, including daily data over the past 1 day, 15 days, 30 days, and 90 days. It also marks the highest, lowest, and average rates during each period, helping you easily understand how the exchange rate has changed over time, which is useful for currency exchange, transfers, or investment decisions.

Time
Past 1 day
Past 15 day
Past 30 day
Past 90 day
High
0.0116746
0.0118239
0.0119647
0.0119647
Low
0.0116746
0.0116074
0.0116074
0.0116074
Average
0.0116746
0.01168
0.0117804
0.0118099

Past 7 days historical exchange rates

Below are the daily average exchange rates of KES to AUD for the past 7 days, helping you track the trend during this period. We also provide exchange rate changes of AUD to KES, helping you understand fluctuations from different perspectives and better plan your currency exchange, transfers, or fund management.

KES to AUD - Last 7 Days

KESKESAUDAUD
2025-12-16
0.0116746
KESKESAUDAUD
2025-12-15
0.0116668
KESKESAUDAUD
2025-12-14
0.0116572
KESKESAUDAUD
2025-12-13
0.0116581
KESKESAUDAUD
2025-12-12
0.0116327
KESKESAUDAUD
2025-12-11
0.0116074
KESKESAUDAUD
2025-12-10
0.01166

AUD to KES - Last 7 Days

AUDAUDKESKES
2025-12-16
85.6560396
AUDAUDKESKES
2025-12-15
85.7133061
AUDAUDKESKES
2025-12-14
85.7838932
AUDAUDKESKES
2025-12-13
85.7772707
AUDAUDKESKES
2025-12-12
85.9645654
AUDAUDKESKES
2025-12-11
86.1519376
AUDAUDKESKES
2025-12-10
85.76329

KESKES - Kenyan Shilling

The Kenyan Shilling was introduced in 1966 to replace the East African Monetary Unit. The KES plays a key role in East African Community trade, supports the development of the country's agriculture and service industries, and is an important pillar of Kenya's economy.

  • Supporting unit:1 shilling = 100 pence (cent)
  • Denomination of banknotes:50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 shillings
  • Reserve currency:No, it is mainly used for the domestic economy.
  • Banknote material:Cotton paper, featuring a watermark and anti-counterfeiting line.
  • Metal composition:Copper-nickel alloy, etc.
  • Currency symbol:KSh
  • Paper currency size:For example, 1000 shillings is approximately 150mm × 70mm.
  • language:en
  • Main unit:Shilling
  • ISO code:KES
  • Currency name:Kenyan Shilling
  • Exchange Rate System:Floating exchange rate system
  • Central Bank:Central Bank of Kenya
  • Safe-haven currency:No, exchange rates are heavily influenced by regional economic and political factors.
  • Coin denomination:1, 5, 10, 20 shillings
  • Countries of Use:Kenya is the only country where it is officially used.
  • Cross-border payment:International transfers are supported through the SWIFT network, with the Kenyan shilling being used in East African trade, while international transactions are primarily settled in US dollars or euros.

AUDAUD - Australian Dollar

The Australian dollar was officially launched in 1966, replacing the original Australian pound. The Australian dollar adopts a floating exchange rate system and has become an important commodity currency in global transactions due to its stable economic foundation. The Australian dollar banknotes are made of advanced anti-counterfeiting plastic material, reflecting the country's natural and cultural characteristics.

  • Supporting unit:1 Australian dollar = 100 cents
  • Denomination of banknotes:$5, $10, $20, $50, $100
  • Reserve currency:Yes, it is widely used for foreign exchange reserves, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Banknote material:Fully polymer material, strong anti-counterfeiting and high durability.
  • Metal composition:The fractional currency is made of copper-nickel alloy, while the primary currency is made of aluminum bronze.
  • Currency symbol:$ or A$
  • Paper currency size:From 130mm to 158mm, the larger the denomination, the longer the size.
  • language:en
  • Main unit:1 Australian Dollar
  • ISO code:AUD
  • Currency name:Australian Dollar
  • Exchange Rate System:The floating exchange rate system is determined by the market, with the central bank intervening only when necessary.
  • Central Bank:Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
  • Safe-haven currency:It is not a traditional safe-haven currency, but it is closely related to commodity prices.
  • Coin denomination:5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, $2
  • Countries of Use:Australia's mainland and overseas territories, such as Christmas Island and Norfolk Island; as well as countries like Tuvalu and Nauru, also use it.
  • Cross-border payment:The Australian dollar is widely used for trade settlement in the Asia-Pacific region. The Reserve Bank of Australia participates in global cross-border settlement networks, such as SWIFT, through the RITS system to support fund flows with over a hundred countries.

FAQ

What is the relationship between Kenyan shilling to Australian Dollar exchange rate and remittance?

The actual amount received during remittance is directly affected by the KES to AUD exchange rate. Differences in rates offered by banks or platforms may lead to significant differences in the final amount. It’s recommended to compare real-time rates and fees from several providers before making a decision.

What exchange rate indicators should be prioritized when making cross-border payments or settlements?

When conducting cross-border transactions, pay attention to real-time rates, the bid-ask spread, settlement fees, etc. Especially for large payments, even small differences in the KES to AUD exchange rate can result in substantial changes in actual amounts.

Why are the Kenyan shilling to Australian Dollar exchange rates so different across platforms?

Different banks or payment platforms use various pricing mechanisms. Some use mid-market rates; others add wider spreads, fees, and settlement times.tCauses you to see KES to AUD on Platform A as 7.10, while Platform B shows 7.02. Such differences can be significant for large transactions.

Is it necessary to check the historical trend of Kenyan shilling to Australian Dollar exchange rates before remittance?

be necessary. By examining the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate between KES and AUD, you can determine whether the current exchange rate is high or low, helping you decide whether to immediately remit, lock up the exchange, or delay the transaction to obtain a better price.

How to judge the trend of Kenyan shilling to Australian Dollar based on historical exchange rates?

Look at the charts of KES to AUD over the past few months. If the trend is upward, it means KES is appreciating and exchanging to AUD is more cost-effective; if downward, you may want to act quickly to exchange at a better rate.
Disclaimer: The exchange rate data on this page is collected from public sources for reference only. Due to frequent fluctuations, XTransfer cannot guarantee accuracy or timeliness. Please refer to the real-time quotes from banks, related institutions, or trading systems.