1 KES to SEK - Convert Kenyan Shilling to Swedish Krona

Looking at the 30-day window, the KES/SEK pair traded in a range of 0.069400 to 0.073200. The monthly average was 0.071467 with 1.47% volatility. The relatively low volatility indicates stable trading conditions for the KES/SEK currency pair.

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 KES = 0.075036 SEK, updated as of July 3, 2026, 6:27 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.

Kenyan Shilling to Swedish Krona Exchange Rate

The KES/SEK exchange rate tells you how many Swedish Krona (SEK) you receive for every Kenyan Shilling (KES). At the current mid-market rate of 1 KES = 0.075036 SEK, 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.

Understanding the KES/SEK Conversion

Converting Kenyan Shilling to Swedish Krona involves the mid-market rate, which represents the midpoint between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are asking. Banks and money transfer services typically add a markup of 1-4% above this rate. By checking the live mid-market rate on this page before making any conversion, you can evaluate how competitive any quoted rate truly is and avoid paying more than necessary for your currency exchange.

What Affects the KES to SEK Rate

Exchange rates between Kenyan Shilling and Swedish Krona 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 KES/SEK rate fluctuates throughout trading sessions and over longer time periods.

Kenyan Shilling Overview

The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, East Africa's largest economy. Tea exports, tourism, and mobile money (M-Pesa) innovation characterize Kenya's dynamic economy. Understanding the fundamentals behind KES helps contextualize its exchange rate movements against SEK and other currencies.

Mid-Market Rate Explained

The mid-market rate of 1 KES = 0.075036 SEK 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.