CURRENCY PAIR
KES to JPY Currency Converter
Kenyan Shilling → 
Japanese Yen
1 KES = 1.1971 JPYRate date: 2026-09-16 · Frankfurter
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1 KES = 1.1971 JPY
Using reference data dated 2026-09-16, 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES) is approximately 1.1971 Japanese Yen (JPY).
This is a comparison reference. Bank, card and transfer-provider quotes may include spreads and fees.
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KES → JPY
Rate date 2026-09-16
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1 KES = 1.1971 JPY
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CURRENT RATE
Current KES to JPY reference rate
Reference rate1 KES = 1.1971 JPY
Inverse rate1 JPY = 0.835352 KES
Rate date2026-09-16
Rate typeReference only
HISTORICAL CHART
KES/JPY reference-rate history
Previous publication+0.13%
7 day change+0.49%
30 day change-2.82%
90 day change-3.83%
90-day high1.2664
90-day low1.1892
90-day average1.237596
The chart describes published historical reference data and does not predict future movement.
CURRENCY KNOWLEDGE
About KES and JPY
Kenyan ShillingKES
- Symbol
- KSh
- Country or area
- Kenya
- Region
- —
- Central bank
- —
- Minor unit
- —
Japanese YenJPY
- Symbol
- ¥
- Country or area
- Japan
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Central bank
- Bank of Japan
- Minor unit
- Sen
Common KES and JPY amounts
The table shows both directions. Actual transaction results may differ because of provider fees.
| KES | JPY | JPY | KES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 KES | 1.1971 JPY | 1 JPY | 0.835352 KES |
| 5 KES | 5.9855 JPY | 5 JPY | 4.176761 KES |
| 10 KES | 11.971 JPY | 10 JPY | 8.353521 KES |
| 20 KES | 23.942 JPY | 20 JPY | 16.707042 KES |
| 25 KES | 29.9275 JPY | 25 JPY | 20.883803 KES |
| 50 KES | 59.855 JPY | 50 JPY | 41.767605 KES |
| 100 KES | 119.71 JPY | 100 JPY | 83.53521 KES |
| 250 KES | 299.275 JPY | 250 JPY | 208.838025 KES |
| 500 KES | 598.55 JPY | 500 JPY | 417.67605 KES |
| 1,000 KES | 1,197.1 JPY | 1,000 JPY | 835.352101 KES |
| 5,000 KES | 5,985.5 JPY | 5,000 JPY | 4,176.760505 KES |
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Read guide →KES → JPY questions
What does KES to JPY mean?
It treats Kenyan Shilling (KES) as the starting currency and calculates the equivalent amount in Japanese Yen (JPY).
How much is 1 KES in JPY now?
The answer block at the top shows the latest available dated reference rate. Rates change, so cite the provider date shown on the page.
Is this a bank or transfer-provider rate?
No. It is a dated reference rate. Banks, card networks and transfer providers may add spreads and fees.
How current is the exchange rate?
The page shows the provider publication date, currently 2026-09-16. Weekends and holidays may use the latest working-day observation.
Why can the final received amount differ?
The actual amount can be affected by provider spreads, percentage charges, fixed fees, settlement method and transaction time.
SOURCES & METHOD
Rate data and content maintenance
Rate data is supplied through the Frankfurter public reference-data interface. The page distinguishes reference information from executable customer quotes and displays the provider date.
- Provider
- Frankfurter
- Rate date
- 2026-09-16
- Content maintenance
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- Last updated