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Kenyan shilling to Rwandan franc Historical Exchange Rates

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

Amount
Result

1 KES = 11.2646 RWF

11:31 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to Rwandan franc Historical Exchange Rate Trends

1 KES = -- RWF

11:31 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to Rwandan franc Data Statistics

This section organizes the historical exchange rate data of 1 KES to RWF, 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
-
11.2665
11.2665
11.2665
Low
-
11.2107
11.1448
11.1448
Average
-
11.2377
11.2154
11.2145

Past 7 days historical exchange rates

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

KES to RWF - Last 7 Days

KESKESRWFRWF
2025-12-15
11.2665
KESKESRWFRWF
2025-12-14
11.2665
KESKESRWFRWF
2025-12-13
11.2665
KESKESRWFRWF
2025-12-12
11.2534
KESKESRWFRWF
2025-12-11
11.2266
KESKESRWFRWF
2025-12-10
11.2471
KESKESRWFRWF
2025-12-09
11.2545

RWF to KES - Last 7 Days

RWFRWFKESKES
2025-12-15
0.0888
RWFRWFKESKES
2025-12-14
0.0888
RWFRWFKESKES
2025-12-13
0.0888
RWFRWFKESKES
2025-12-12
0.0889
RWFRWFKESKES
2025-12-11
0.0891
RWFRWFKESKES
2025-12-10
0.0889
RWFRWFKESKES
2025-12-09
0.0889

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.

RWFRWF - Rwandan franc

The Rwandan franc was issued in 1964 and is the core currency for the country's economic development. The RWF supports agriculture and the service industry, and promotes national stability and development.

  • Supporting unit:No auxiliary currency units
  • Denomination of banknotes:500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 francs
  • Reserve currency:No, the US dollar and the euro are the main reserve currencies.
  • Banknote material:Paper-based, with basic anti-counterfeiting measures.
  • Metal composition:Non-mainstream circulating coins
  • Currency symbol:FRw or RWF
  • Paper currency size:For example, 10,000 francs measures approximately 140mm × 70mm.
  • language:en
  • Main unit:1 franc
  • ISO code:RWF
  • Currency name:Rwandan Franc
  • Exchange Rate System:Floating exchange rate system
  • Central Bank:National Bank of Rwanda
  • Safe-haven currency:No, it is an emerging market currency with high volatility.
  • Coin denomination:No widely circulated coins.
  • Countries of Use:Rwanda
  • Cross-border payment:The Rwandan franc is used for international payments through the SWIFT network, while cross-border trade largely relies on the US dollar and the euro as intermediaries. Rwanda is gradually promoting local electronic payment systems to facilitate trade.

FAQ

What is the relationship between Kenyan shilling to Rwandan franc exchange rate and remittance?

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

Why are the Kenyan shilling to Rwandan franc 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 RWF 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 Rwandan franc exchange rates before remittance?

be necessary. By examining the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate between KES and RWF, 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 Rwandan franc based on historical exchange rates?

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