ZAR to KES exchange rate
South African Rand to Kenyan Shilling currency converter at the live mid-market rate.
Reference rate (mid-market)
1 ZAR = 7.8423 KES
1 KES = 0.1275 ZAR
Rate as of . Market reference rate, updated about every 30 minutes.
Reference rate only. MigraPay does not currently support sending South African Rand (ZAR) to Kenyan Shilling (KES). The rate above is the mid-market rate for comparison; it is not a MigraPay quote.
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ZAR to KES conversion tables
Popular amounts at today's rate, in both directions.
ZAR to KES exchange rate history
Market rate over time, with the high, low and average for any period you pick.
About the South African Rand and the Kenyan Shilling
About the South African Rand (ZAR)
- Symbol
- R
- Issued by
- South African Reserve Bank
- Used in
- South Africa, and legal tender in Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini
- Subunit
- 100 cents
The rand is the most traded African currency and one of the most liquid emerging-market currencies. It is sensitive to global risk appetite and commodity prices, so its rate can swing more than most.
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 ZAR to KES rate changes
The South African Rand to Kenyan Shilling 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 ZAR to KES 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 ZAR to KES 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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ZAR to KES FAQ
What is the ZAR to KES exchange rate today?
1 South African Rand (ZAR) is 7.8423 Kenyan Shilling (KES), as of 10 Oct 2026, 23:46 UTC. This is the mid-market reference rate, updated about every 30 minutes.
How much is 100 ZAR in Kenyan Shilling?
100 ZAR is 784.23 KES at the mid-market rate. See the 100 ZAR to KES page for more amounts.
How much is 1,000 ZAR in KES?
1,000 ZAR converts to 7,842.29 KES at the mid-market rate. See the 1,000 ZAR to KES page for more amounts.
How much is 2,000 ZAR in Kenyan Shilling?
2,000 ZAR is 15,684.57 KES at the mid-market rate. See the 2,000 ZAR to KES page for more amounts.
How much is 100 KES in ZAR?
100 KES converts to 12.7514 ZAR at the mid-market rate.
Can I send ZAR to KES 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 South African Rand to Kenyan Shilling only.
Is the ZAR to KES rate the same as the mid-market rate?
Yes. It is the wholesale rate between ZAR and KES 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.