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Kenyan shilling to Chinese yuan Historical Exchange Rates

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

Amount
Result

1 KES = 0.0546291 CNY

09:31 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to Chinese yuan Historical Exchange Rate Trends

1 KES = -- CNY

09:31 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to Chinese yuan Data Statistics

This section organizes the historical exchange rate data of 1 KES to CNY, 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
0.0547123
0.0547348
0.0549288
0.0552554
Low
0.0547123
0.05461
0.0545131
0.0545131
Average
0.0547123
0.0546755
0.0547235
0.0549894

Past 7 days historical exchange rates

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

KES to CNY - Last 7 Days

KESKESCNYCNY
2025-12-15
0.0547123
KESKESCNYCNY
2025-12-14
0.0547123
KESKESCNYCNY
2025-12-13
0.0547123
KESKESCNYCNY
2025-12-12
0.0547348
KESKESCNYCNY
2025-12-11
0.0546584
KESKESCNYCNY
2025-12-10
0.0546333
KESKESCNYCNY
2025-12-09
0.0547133

CNY to KES - Last 7 Days

CNYCNYKESKES
2025-12-15
18.2774257
CNYCNYKESKES
2025-12-14
18.2774257
CNYCNYKESKES
2025-12-13
18.2774257
CNYCNYKESKES
2025-12-12
18.2699124
CNYCNYKESKES
2025-12-11
18.2954496
CNYCNYKESKES
2025-12-10
18.303855
CNYCNYKESKES
2025-12-09
18.2770917

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.

CNYCNY - Chinese Yuan

The RMB was issued in 1948 when the People's Bank of China was established. It is the only legal currency in China. In recent years, the internationalization of the RMB has accelerated and it has been included in the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket of the International Monetary Fund. Its influence in cross-border trade, foreign exchange reserves and digital payments continues to rise.

  • Supporting unit:1 angle, 1 point
  • Denomination of banknotes:1 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan (taking the fifth series of the Renminbi as an example)
  • Reserve currency:Yes, the Renminbi is part of the IMF's Special Drawing Rights (SDR) currency basket.
  • Banknote material:Primarily composed of cotton lint pulp.
  • Metal composition:Aluminum alloy (early), stainless steel copper zinc alloy, steel core copper-plated alloy, steel core nickel-plated.
  • Currency symbol:¥
  • language:en
  • Main unit:1 yuan
  • ISO code:CNY
  • Currency name:Renminbi
  • Exchange Rate System:Managed floating exchange rate system
  • Central Bank:People's Bank of China
  • Safe-haven currency:It has certain regional hedging functions but has not yet become a major global safe-haven currency.
  • Coin denomination:1 jiao, 5 jiao, 1 yuan
  • Countries of Use:The official currency in China is the Renminbi, and some countries and regions also accept Renminbi payments in trade.
  • Cross-border payment:The Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) has extended its clearing network to cover 25 countries and regions worldwide.

FAQ

What is the relationship between Kenyan shilling to Chinese yuan exchange rate and remittance?

The actual amount received during remittance is directly affected by the KES to CNY 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 CNY exchange rate can result in substantial changes in actual amounts.

Why are the Kenyan shilling to Chinese yuan 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 CNY 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 Chinese yuan exchange rates before remittance?

be necessary. By examining the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate between KES and CNY, 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 Chinese yuan based on historical exchange rates?

Look at the charts of KES to CNY over the past few months. If the trend is upward, it means KES is appreciating and exchanging to CNY 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.