1 SBD to KES - Convert Solomon Islands Dollar to Kenyan Shilling

Looking at the 30-day window, the SBD/KES pair traded in a range of 15.7030 to 16.8941. The monthly average was 16.1743 with 2.03% volatility. The relatively low volatility indicates stable trading conditions for the SBD/KES currency pair.

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 SBD = 16.0467 KES, updated as of July 3, 2026, 6:25 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.

Solomon Islands Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate

The SBD/KES exchange rate tells you how many Kenyan Shilling (KES) you receive for every Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD). At the current mid-market rate of 1 SBD = 16.0467 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 SBD to KES Rate

Exchange rates between Solomon Islands Dollar 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 SBD/KES rate fluctuates throughout trading sessions and over longer time periods.

Sending Money from SBD to KES

International money transfers from Solomon Islands Dollar 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.

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 SBD reflects relative economic conditions between the two currency areas.

Mid-Market Rate Explained

The mid-market rate of 1 SBD = 16.0467 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.