GBP/KES
ExoticBritish PoundKenyan Shilling
174.22000
+4500.6 pips+0.26%
Bid
174.22000Ask
174.22000spread
0.0 pips24h Δ+0.26%
Price chart
Daily volatility
0.33%
0.00%2.00%
Low volatility0.33%
52-week range
174.22
167.89178.42
167.89000174.22000178.42000
30-day return
-0.29%
ConsolidatingKey correlation
Coming soon
24h volume
Global OTC (decentralized market)
About GBP/KES
The GBP/KES pair represents the exchange rate between British Pound and Kenyan Shilling. This shows how many Kenyan Shillings are needed to buy one British Pound.
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1 GBP = 174.22000 KES
Mid-market rate
Key statistics
24h volume
Global OTCAvg. spread
0.5-1.5 pipsPip value
$10 por lote estándarMargin req.
3.33%52-week range
High
178.420000
Low
167.890000
52-week range
174.220000167.890000178.420000
Low
167.890000
High
178.420000
Currency converter
You send
You receive
1 GBP = 174.22000 KES
Mid-market rate
Key statistics
24h volume
Global OTCAvg. spread
0.5-1.5 pipsPip value
$10 por lote estándarMargin req.
3.33%52-week range
High
178.420000
Low
167.890000
52-week range
174.220000167.890000178.420000
Low
167.890000
High
178.420000
Frequently Asked Questions
The current GBP/KES exchange rate is 174.2200, meaning 1 GBP equals 174.2200 KES. The rate has increased by +0.26% in the past 24 hours.
GBP/KES has risen by +0.85% over the last week. The monthly change is a -0.29% drop.
The current spread for GBP/KES is 0.0000, with a bid price of 174.2200 and an ask price of 174.2200. The spread represents the transaction cost for trading this currency pair.
GBP/KES highest rate in the last year was 178.4200, and its lowest rate was 167.8900.
The GBP/KES exchange rate is influenced by several macroeconomic factors including interest rate differentials between the central banks of British Pound and Kenyan Shilling, inflation rates, GDP growth, trade balances, and geopolitical events. Monetary policy decisions by each country's central bank are typically the most significant driver of currency movements.
Investors in Latin America can access the forex market through international brokerage platforms and regulated forex brokers. Many platforms accept local payment methods and only require a valid government ID or passport to get started. Make sure to choose a regulated broker with transparent fee structures.
GBP/KES can be traded during 24/5 (Sun 22:00 - Fri 22:00 GMT). The forex market operates nearly 24 hours a day during the business week, with the highest liquidity typically during the London and New York session overlap.
Many investors in Latin America hold hard currencies like GBP (British Pound) as a hedge against local currency devaluation. If your local currency loses value relative to GBP, your holdings in GBP preserve their purchasing power. This is one reason why forex diversification is a common strategy for investors in regions with higher inflation.