1 KES = 4.599 XOF
1 XOF = 0.217 KES
(Mid-market exchange rate)
Last updated Mar 29, 2024 15:59 GMT
Below is the live and historical Kenyan Shilling to CFA Franc BCEAO rate chart so you can see today's rate - and how the rates have changed over time.
1 KES = 4.599 XOF
Stat | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days | Last year | Selected period on chart |
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High | 4.625 | 4.625 | 4.62 | 4.62 | 4.625 |
Low | 4.551 | 4.094 | 3.678 | 3.678 | 4.094 |
Average | 4.594 | 4.381 | 4.048 | 4.182 | 4.385 |
Volatility | 1.63% | 12.97% | 25.61% | 25.61% | 12.97% |
1 KES is worth 4.599 XOF today
At the current exchange rate of 4.599 , a sum of 10 Kenyan Shilling is worth 45.99 CFA Franc BCEAO.
The Kenyan Shilling is currently stronger than the CFA Franc BCEAO given that 1 KES is equal to 4.599 XOF. Conversely, 1 XOF is worth 0.217 KES.
Today, to buy 10 Kenyan Shilling, you need 45.99 CFA Franc BCEAO. On the same date last year, you needed 45.88 CFA Franc BCEAO for 10 Kenyan Shilling. This change indicates that the Kenyan Shilling has become stronger against the CFA Franc BCEAO by 0.68% over the past year.
The pair experienced high volatility of 25.61%.
High volatility means there is a higher risk of significant price changes. It is better to closely monitor the exchange rate in such situations.
Today's KES to XOF exchange rate (4.621) is higher compared to yesterday's rate (4.594).
1 KES | 4.59900 XOF |
5 KES | 22.99500 XOF |
10 KES | 45.99000 XOF |
20 KES | 91.98000 XOF |
25 KES | 114.97500 XOF |
50 KES | 229.95000 XOF |
100 KES | 459.90000 XOF |
250 KES | 1,149.75000 XOF |
500 KES | 2,299.50000 XOF |
1,000 KES | 4,599.00000 XOF |
2,000 KES | 9,198.00000 XOF |
5,000 KES | 22,995.00000 XOF |
10,000 KES | 45,990.00000 XOF |
1 XOF | 0.21744 KES |
5 XOF | 1.08719 KES |
10 XOF | 2.17439 KES |
20 XOF | 4.34877 KES |
25 XOF | 5.43596 KES |
50 XOF | 10.87193 KES |
100 XOF | 21.74386 KES |
250 XOF | 54.35964 KES |
500 XOF | 108.71929 KES |
1,000 XOF | 217.43857 KES |
2,000 XOF | 434.87715 KES |
5,000 XOF | 1,087.19287 KES |
10,000 XOF | 2,174.38574 KES |
The currency code for Kenyan Shilling is KES.
The KES currency symbol is KSh.
Minor unit: 1/100 = Cent
KES rank by most traded currencies: Not in top 40 traded currencies
Avg proportion of daily world trade volume: 0% (Low daily trade currency)
KES rank by strongest currencies (buying power): 104
The Kenyan Shilling is the currency of 1 countries:
Kenya
The currency code for CFA Franc BCEAO is XOF.
The XOF currency symbol is CFA.
Minor unit: 1/100 = Centime
XOF rank by most traded currencies: Not in top 40 traded currencies
Avg proportion of daily world trade volume: 0% (Low daily trade currency)
XOF rank by strongest currencies (buying power): 119
The CFA Franc BCEAO is the currency of 8 countries:
Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo
Let's look at some practical information, ideas and tips to help you make sure you can get the most from your money when you convert Kenyan Shilling to CFA Franc BCEAO, to send a payment, for a trip overseas, when shopping online or to hold a balance in CFA Franc BCEAO.
You can convert Kenyan Shilling to CFA Franc BCEAO either in a physical location or online. If you choose to exchange money at a currency exchange store, bank or at the airport, you'll be given your CFA Franc BCEAO in cash. Or, you can choose to convert digitally, to send a payment overseas for example.
If you're exchanging money in a physical location you'll usually need to take the following steps:
Exchanging your money digitally is often easier. As an example, here's how to send a payment overseas:
Because banks, currency exchange offices and international payment services all set their own exchange rates, you'll need to shop around a little to find the best KES to XOF exchange rate for your specific transaction.
Get to know the KES/XOF mid-market exchange rate using reputable currency conversion tools, so you'll be able to see how the market is trending. You can often set up rate alerts so the service you choose will send you a message when the KES/XOF mid-market exchange rate hits your preferred level. Once you see a rate you like, act fast to complete your transaction before markets move again.
Another smart option is to open a multi-currency account which lets you hold a selection of major world currencies, often including Kenyan Shilling and CFA Franc BCEAO. This can be helpful if you transact internationally often, live overseas, receive payments from abroad, invest in diverse markets or even if you simply love to shop online with international retailers. Because you can hold a balance in the currency or currencies of your choice, there's no need to convert from one currency to another unnecessarily - you can wait until exchange rates are favorable to avoid losing out.
You'll be able to exchange CFA Franc BCEAO to Kenyan Shilling in the same way as you'd exchange Kenyan Shilling to CFA Franc BCEAO. If you have CFA Franc BCEAO in your pocket in cash, you can take them along to a currency exchange service and ask if they'll buy back in exchange for CFA Franc BCEAO. Be aware that the exchange rate might not be great - so coming back from a trip with as little foreign cash as possible is a smart plan.
On the other hand, if you hold Kenyan Shilling in a bank or specialist provider account, you'll be able to take advantage of online currency exchange services which can often offer fast, efficient and good value conversion which uses a better rate than a bank would.
You can exchange currencies in person at a currency exchange store, bank or airport, or use an online service instead. It's helpful to know that in person currency exchange options can offer a pretty poor deal overall, as exchange rates commonly include a markup - an extra fee. If you're exchanging somewhere with little local competition - like at an airport or hotel, for example - the chances are that the rate you get will be even worse.
A good alternative is to open a multi-currency account which lets you hold and exchange currencies digitally - and if you pick an account which also offers a linked debit card, you can make ATM withdrawals at home and abroad whenever you need cash. Digital specialist services can often offer a better exchange rate with lower overall costs compared to using your bank or exchanging cash in person - plus they're intuitive to use and let you manage your money with just your phone.
KES | USD | SGD | NGN | CAD | EUR | GBP | AUD | INR | |
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To KES | - | 132.13000 | 98.02660 | 0.09653 | 97.61020 | 142.56800 | 166.94600 | 86.18180 | 1.58569 |
To USD | 0.00757 | - | 0.74184 | 0.00073 | 0.73836 | 1.07955 | 1.26385 | 0.65265 | 0.01200 |
To SGD | 0.01020 | 1.34800 | - | 0.00098 | 0.99531 | 1.45523 | 1.70367 | 0.87977 | 0.01618 |
To NGN | 10.35980 | 1,369.96000 | 1,015.54000 | - | 1,011.53000 | 1,478.94000 | 1,730.05000 | 891.73200 | 16.42890 |
To CAD | 0.01024 | 1.35435 | 1.00471 | 0.00099 | - | 1.46209 | 1.71170 | 0.88392 | 0.01626 |
To EUR | 0.00701 | 0.92630 | 0.68718 | 0.00068 | 0.68395 | - | 1.17072 | 0.60456 | 0.01112 |
To GBP | 0.00599 | 0.79123 | 0.58697 | 0.00058 | 0.58422 | 0.85418 | - | 0.51640 | 0.00950 |
To AUD | 0.01160 | 1.53221 | 1.13666 | 0.00112 | 1.13133 | 1.65410 | 1.93649 | - | 0.01839 |
To INR | 0.63064 | 83.31610 | 61.80720 | 0.06087 | 61.51740 | 89.94390 | 105.29900 | 54.37630 | - |
The Kenyan Shilling to CFA Franc BCEAO exchange rate today is 4.599 . Use this guide to learn more about exchanging KES to XOF in the easiest and best value way for your specific needs.
The KES to XOF rate today is 4.599 . That means that 10 Kenyan Shilling would be worth 45.99 CFA Franc BCEAO.
Exchange KES to XOF in person at a bank, currency exchange store or airport - or for a better exchange rate and to avoid standing in line in a physical store, use a digital service. Online currency exchange services are safe, intuitive and easy to use, to send payments internationally, or hold and exchange multiple currencies including KES to XOF.
If you want to send money from Kenya - or anywhere else in the world - to Benin, you'll be able to do so through your bank or an online specialist service like Wise. Specialist international money transfer services can often offer better exchange rates and lower overall costs for payments to Benin - plus, you'll be able to get everything arranged with just your laptop or phone.
The mid-market exchange rate is the rate that banks and currency exchange services get when they buy and sell currencies like CFA Franc BCEAO and Kenyan Shilling on wholesale markets. It's an important benchmark you can use to measure whether the exchange rate you're offered by a bank or exchange service is fair.
Usually banks and exchange services add a percentage margin - known as a markup - to the exchange rate they get themselves. But this markup can vary a lot, and in some cases pushes up the cost of currency exchange significantly. Learning about the mid-market rate and monitoring it can mean you get a better deal when you exchange currencies.
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