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Kenyan shilling to West African CFA franc Historical Exchange Rates

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

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1 KES = 4.3277 XOF

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1 Kenyan shilling to West African CFA franc Historical Exchange Rate Trends

1 KES = -- XOF

01:30 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to West African CFA franc Data Statistics

This section organizes the historical exchange rate data of 1 KES to XOF, 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
4.33297
4.37245
4.40125
4.42348
Low
4.3277
4.32693
4.32693
4.29743
Average
4.33034
4.34972
4.36248
4.36097

Past 7 days historical exchange rates

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

KES to XOF - Last 7 Days

KESKESXOFXOF
2025-12-16
4.3277
KESKESXOFXOF
2025-12-15
4.33297
KESKESXOFXOF
2025-12-14
4.33297
KESKESXOFXOF
2025-12-13
4.33297
KESKESXOFXOF
2025-12-12
4.32693
KESKESXOFXOF
2025-12-11
4.33605
KESKESXOFXOF
2025-12-10
4.36638

XOF to KES - Last 7 Days

XOFXOFKESKES
2025-12-16
0.2311
XOFXOFKESKES
2025-12-15
0.23079
XOFXOFKESKES
2025-12-14
0.23079
XOFXOFKESKES
2025-12-13
0.23079
XOFXOFKESKES
2025-12-12
0.23111
XOFXOFKESKES
2025-12-11
0.23062
XOFXOFKESKES
2025-12-10
0.22902

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.

XOFXOF - West African CFA Franc

The CFA franc has been used by the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WEAM) member states since 1945 and is pegged to the euro. The XOF provides monetary stability for West African countries, facilitates trade and investment flows, and is an important tool for economic integration in the region.

  • Supporting unit:No auxiliary currency units
  • Denomination of banknotes:500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 Non-Lang
  • Reserve currency:No, the euro is the primary reserve currency.
  • Banknote material:Paper-based, featuring anti-counterfeiting characteristics.
  • Metal composition:Non-circulating coins
  • Currency symbol:CFA
  • Paper currency size:Approximately 140mm × 65mm
  • language:en
  • Main unit:
  • ISO code:XOF
  • Currency name:West African CFA franc
  • Exchange Rate System:Fixed exchange rate system (pegged to the euro)
  • Central Bank:Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
  • Safe-haven currency:No, regional currency.
  • Coin denomination:Non-circulating coins
  • Countries of Use:Members of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (including Senegal, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, etc.)
  • Cross-border payment:XOF is pegged to the Euro at a fixed exchange rate, with international settlements depending on the Euro and the SWIFT network, making cross-border payments relatively stable.

FAQ

What is the relationship between Kenyan shilling to West African CFA franc exchange rate and remittance?

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

Why are the Kenyan shilling to West African CFA 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 XOF 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 West African CFA franc exchange rates before remittance?

be necessary. By examining the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate between KES and XOF, 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 West African CFA franc based on historical exchange rates?

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