KES to JMD exchange rate
Kenyan Shilling to Jamaican Dollar currency converter at the live mid-market rate.
Reference rate (mid-market)
1 KES = 1.2204 JMD
1 JMD = 0.8194 KES
Rate as of . Market reference rate, updated about every 30 minutes.
Reference rate only. MigraPay does not currently support sending Kenyan Shilling (KES) to Jamaican Dollar (JMD). The rate above is the mid-market rate for comparison; it is not a MigraPay quote.
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KES to JMD conversion tables
Popular amounts at today's rate, in both directions.
| KES | JMD |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | 1.2204 JMD |
| 5 KES | 6.102 JMD |
| 10 KES | 12.2039 JMD |
| 20 KES | 24.4078 JMD |
| 50 KES | 61.0195 JMD |
| 100 KES | 122.04 JMD |
| 200 KES | 244.08 JMD |
| 500 KES | 610.2 JMD |
| 1,000 KES | 1,220.39 JMD |
| 2,000 KES | 2,440.78 JMD |
| 5,000 KES | 6,101.95 JMD |
| 10,000 KES | 12,203.9 JMD |
| JMD | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 JMD | 0.8194 KES |
| 5 JMD | 4.097 KES |
| 10 JMD | 8.1941 KES |
| 20 JMD | 16.3882 KES |
| 50 JMD | 40.9705 KES |
| 100 JMD | 81.941 KES |
| 200 JMD | 163.88 KES |
| 500 JMD | 409.7 KES |
| 1,000 JMD | 819.41 KES |
| 2,000 JMD | 1,638.82 KES |
| 5,000 JMD | 4,097.05 KES |
| 10,000 JMD | 8,194.1 KES |
KES to JMD exchange rate history
Market rate over time, with the high, low and average for any period you pick.
About the Kenyan Shilling and the Jamaican Dollar
About the Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Symbol
- KSh
- Issued by
- Central Bank of Kenya
- Used in
- Kenya
- Subunit
- 100 cents
The Kenyan shilling is a managed float and one of the more stable East African currencies. Kenya pioneered mobile money, and most transfers are received on M-Pesa within minutes.
Why the KES to JMD rate changes
The Kenyan Shilling to Jamaican Dollar exchange rate is not fixed. It moves with supply and demand for each currency, interest-rate decisions by the central banks that issue them, inflation, commodity prices and the general appetite for risk in global markets. Most emerging-market currencies are priced through the US dollar, so a strong or weak dollar day usually shows up in the KES to JMD rate too.
The rate on this page is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between buy and sell prices on the global market, updated about every 30 minutes. Banks and transfer services add a spread and fees on top, so the KES to JMD rate you are offered will usually be lower than the figure here. Use it as the benchmark to judge any quote.
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KES to JMD FAQ
What is the KES to JMD exchange rate today?
1 Kenyan Shilling (KES) is 1.2204 Jamaican Dollar (JMD), as of 11 Sept 2026, 18:23 UTC. This is the mid-market reference rate, updated about every 30 minutes.
How much is 100 KES in Jamaican Dollar?
100 KES is 122.04 JMD at the mid-market rate.
How much is 1,000 KES in JMD?
1,000 KES converts to 1,220.39 JMD at the mid-market rate.
How much is 2,000 KES in Jamaican Dollar?
2,000 KES is 2,440.78 JMD at the mid-market rate.
How much is 100 JMD in KES?
100 JMD converts to 81.941 KES at the mid-market rate.
Can I send KES to JMD with MigraPay?
Not yet. MigraPay currently sends from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and the euro area to Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and other destinations, plus USDT and USDC wallets. This page is a reference rate for Kenyan Shilling to Jamaican Dollar only.
Is the KES to JMD rate the same as the mid-market rate?
Yes. It is the wholesale rate between KES and JMD on the global market. Banks and transfer services add a spread and fees on top, so the rate you are offered will usually be lower.
How often is this exchange rate updated?
About every 30 minutes, from a global market-data provider. The history chart below shows the daily closing rate for the period you pick.
Rates are mid-market reference rates for information only and are not a quote or an offer to transact.