1 EUR to KES - Convert Euro to Kenyan Shilling

Looking at the 30-day window, the EUR/KES pair traded in a range of 147.3996 to 155.3309. The monthly average was 151.6835 with 1.68% volatility. This downward movement of 2.3% suggests significant momentum in the EUR/KES exchange rate.

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 EUR = 147.5248 KES, updated as of July 3, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC. Mid-market rates represent the fairest available rate and are the midpoint between buy and sell prices on global currency markets. Actual transaction rates from banks or money transfer services may include a markup above this rate.

Euro to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate

The EUR/KES exchange rate tells you how many Kenyan Shilling (KES) you receive for every Euro (EUR). At the current mid-market rate of 1 EUR = 147.5248 KES, this pair reflects live supply and demand conditions on the global foreign exchange market. The rate updates every 15 minutes on this page, giving you the most current data available.

What Affects the EUR to KES Rate

Exchange rates between Euro and Kenyan Shilling are influenced by central bank interest rate decisions, inflation differentials, trade balances, and broader economic data releases from both countries. Political stability, commodity prices, and global risk sentiment can also cause significant moves. Monitoring these factors helps explain why the EUR/KES rate fluctuates throughout trading sessions and over longer time periods.

Sending Money from EUR to KES

International money transfers from Euro to Kenyan Shilling can be made through banks, online transfer services, or specialist forex brokers. Transfer times range from instant to several business days depending on the corridor and provider. Online services like Wise, Revolut, and OFX typically offer better rates and lower fees than traditional bank wire transfers, though availability varies by country and currency pair.

Euro Overview

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of 20 European Union member states collectively known as the Eurozone. Introduced in 1999, it is the second most traded currency globally and the second largest reserve currency after the US Dollar. Understanding the fundamentals behind EUR helps contextualize its exchange rate movements against KES and other currencies.

Mid-Market Rate Explained

The mid-market rate of 1 EUR = 147.5248 KES shown on this page is the fairest available exchange rate. It sits exactly between the buy and sell prices quoted by major financial institutions. No single provider can offer exactly the mid-market rate since their business model requires a small spread, but the best providers come within 0.5-1% of this benchmark. Use our rate as your comparison baseline.

Reverse Rate: KES to EUR

The reverse exchange rate is 1 KES = 0.006779 EUR. This is useful if you are starting with Kenyan Shilling and want to know how much Euro you will receive. Both the forward and reverse rates update simultaneously every 15 minutes on this page. You can also visit our dedicated KES to EUR converter for the reverse direction.