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Kenyan shilling to Sri Lankan rupee Historical Exchange Rates

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

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Result

1 KES = 2.3969 LKR

07:29 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to Sri Lankan rupee Historical Exchange Rate Trends

1 KES = -- LKR

07:29 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to Sri Lankan rupee Data Statistics

This section organizes the historical exchange rate data of 1 KES to LKR, 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
2.3969
2.39822
2.39822
2.39822
Low
2.3969
2.38554
2.36842
2.33707
Average
2.3969
2.39031
2.38294
2.36

Past 7 days historical exchange rates

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

KES to LKR - Last 7 Days

KESKESLKRLKR
2025-12-16
2.3969
KESKESLKRLKR
2025-12-15
2.39798
KESKESLKRLKR
2025-12-14
2.39628
KESKESLKRLKR
2025-12-13
2.39628
KESKESLKRLKR
2025-12-12
2.39822
KESKESLKRLKR
2025-12-11
2.38917
KESKESLKRLKR
2025-12-10
2.38893

LKR to KES - Last 7 Days

LKRLKRKESKES
2025-12-16
0.4172
LKRLKRKESKES
2025-12-15
0.41702
LKRLKRKESKES
2025-12-14
0.41731
LKRLKRKESKES
2025-12-13
0.41731
LKRLKRKESKES
2025-12-12
0.41698
LKRLKRKESKES
2025-12-11
0.41856
LKRLKRKESKES
2025-12-10
0.4186

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.

LKRLKR - Sri Lankan Rupee

The Sri Lankan rupee has been issued since 1872, through the colonial and independent periods. The LKR is the main currency for domestic trade and service industries and remains an important part of the country's economic cycle despite economic challenges.

  • Supporting unit:1 Rupee = 100 Cents
  • Denomination of banknotes:20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000 rupees
  • Reserve currency:No, it is mainly used for the domestic economy.
  • Banknote material:Paper, with watermark and security thread.
  • Metal composition:Copper-nickel alloys, stainless steel, etc.
  • Currency symbol:Rs or රු
  • Paper currency size:For example, 1000 rupees is approximately 155mm × 70mm.
  • language:en
  • Main unit:1 Rupee
  • ISO code:LKR
  • Currency name:Sri Lankan Rupee
  • Exchange Rate System:Floating exchange rate system
  • Central Bank:Central Bank of Sri Lanka
  • Safe-haven currency:No, exchange rates are greatly influenced by economic and political factors.
  • Coin denomination:1, 2, 5, 10 rupees
  • Countries of Use:Sri Lanka is the only country where it is used officially.
  • Cross-border payment:International remittances are supported through the SWIFT network, with the US dollar primarily used for foreign trade settlements in Sri Lanka, while the international use of the rupee is relatively limited.

FAQ

What is the relationship between Kenyan shilling to Sri Lankan rupee exchange rate and remittance?

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

Why are the Kenyan shilling to Sri Lankan rupee 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 LKR 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 Sri Lankan rupee exchange rates before remittance?

be necessary. By examining the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate between KES and LKR, 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 Sri Lankan rupee based on historical exchange rates?

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