1 LKR to KES - Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Kenyan Shilling

Looking at the 30-day window, the LKR/KES pair traded in a range of 0.390700 to 0.423300. The monthly average was 0.405808 with 1.94% volatility. The relatively low volatility indicates stable trading conditions for the LKR/KES currency pair.

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 LKR = 0.385199 KES, updated as of July 3, 2026, 6:29 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.

Sri Lankan Rupee to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate

The LKR/KES exchange rate tells you how many Kenyan Shilling (KES) you receive for every Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). At the current mid-market rate of 1 LKR = 0.385199 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.

Sending Money from LKR to KES

International money transfers from Sri Lankan Rupee 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.

Sri Lankan Rupee Overview

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the official currency of Sri Lanka. The currency experienced a dramatic crisis in 2022 when the country defaulted on foreign debt, and is recovering under an IMF program. Understanding the fundamentals behind LKR helps contextualize its exchange rate movements against KES and other currencies.

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. The KES exchange rate against LKR reflects relative economic conditions between the two currency areas.

Reverse Rate: KES to LKR

The reverse exchange rate is 1 KES = 2.5961 LKR. This is useful if you are starting with Kenyan Shilling and want to know how much Sri Lankan Rupee 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 LKR converter for the reverse direction.