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Kenyan shilling to Zambian Kwacha Historical Exchange Rates

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

Amount
Result

1 KES = 0.180194 ZMW

12:31 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to Zambian Kwacha Historical Exchange Rate Trends

1 KES = -- ZMW

12:31 Exchange Rate

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1 Kenyan shilling to Zambian Kwacha Data Statistics

This section organizes the historical exchange rate data of 1 KES to ZMW, 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
0.180194
0.180638
0.180638
0.185952
Low
0.180194
0.177734
0.17501
0.170786
Average
0.180194
0.179157
0.178137
0.17809

Past 7 days historical exchange rates

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

KES to ZMW - Last 7 Days

KESKESZMWZMW
2025-12-16
0.180194
KESKESZMWZMW
2025-12-15
0.179139
KESKESZMWZMW
2025-12-14
0.179139
KESKESZMWZMW
2025-12-13
0.179139
KESKESZMWZMW
2025-12-12
0.179527
KESKESZMWZMW
2025-12-11
0.180638
KESKESZMWZMW
2025-12-10
0.179961

ZMW to KES - Last 7 Days

ZMWZMWKESKES
2025-12-16
5.549574
ZMWZMWKESKES
2025-12-15
5.582257
ZMWZMWKESKES
2025-12-14
5.582257
ZMWZMWKESKES
2025-12-13
5.582257
ZMWZMWKESKES
2025-12-12
5.570193
ZMWZMWKESKES
2025-12-11
5.535934
ZMWZMWKESKES
2025-12-10
5.55676

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.

ZMWZMW - Zambian Kwacha

The Zambian Kwacha was introduced in 1968, replacing the Rhodesian and Nyasa Rand Pounds. The ZMW is an important part of the Zambian economy, mainly supporting the copper mining industry and agricultural development. In recent years, monetary policy has been committed to controlling inflation and promoting economic stability and growth.

  • Supporting unit:1 Ngwee (1 Kwacha = 100 Ngwee)
  • Denomination of banknotes:2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 grams of kwacha
  • Reserve currency:No, it mainly relies on foreign currency reserves such as the US dollar.
  • Banknote material:Paper, featuring multiple anti-counterfeiting technologies.
  • Metal composition:Copper-nickel alloy
  • Currency symbol:ZK
  • Paper currency size:Approximately 140mm × 70mm
  • language:en
  • Main unit:1 Kwacha
  • ISO code:ZMW
  • Currency name:Zambian Kwacha
  • Exchange Rate System:Floating exchange rate system
  • Central Bank:Bank of Zambia
  • Safe-haven currency:No, it belongs to emerging market currencies.
  • Coin denomination:5, 10, 50 Ngwee, 1 Kwacha
  • Countries of Use:Zambia
  • Cross-border payment:ZMW cross-border payments are primarily conducted through the SWIFT network, with international trade mainly settled in US dollars.

FAQ

What is the relationship between Kenyan shilling to Zambian Kwacha exchange rate and remittance?

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

Why are the Kenyan shilling to Zambian Kwacha 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 ZMW 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 Zambian Kwacha exchange rates before remittance?

be necessary. By examining the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate between KES and ZMW, 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 Zambian Kwacha based on historical exchange rates?

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