USD-KES
Medium Volatility
USD to KES Exchange Rate Report
September 2026 Analysis
Average Rate
128.4264
Monthly Change
-1.42%
Best Provider
remitly
Data Points
233
Executive Summary
In September 2026, the USD to KES exchange rate weakened, moving from 129.4500 to 127.6171 (-1.42% change).
The average rate across all providers was 128.4264, with rates ranging from 125.2299 to 132.4900. Market volatility was medium during this period.
remitly consistently offered the best rates, making it the recommended provider for this corridor during September.
Rate Range Analysis
Lowest Rate
125.2299
Average Rate
128.4264
Highest Rate
132.4900
Opening: 129.4500Closing: 127.6171
Provider Performance
| Provider | Avg Rate | Min | Max | Days Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Best remitly | 131.8326 | 131.6100 | 132.4900 | 23 days |
wise | 129.5050 | 129.3000 | 129.7000 | 7 days |
sendwave | 128.7549 | 128.6276 | 128.8944 | |
taptapsend | 128.4597 | 128.2000 | 128.6800 | |
paysend | 128.3854 | 128.2377 | 128.6808 | |
ria | 127.4021 | 127.3217 | 127.6664 | |
xe | 126.9395 | 125.2299 | 127.5172 | |
westernunion | 126.9268 | 126.8169 | 127.1403 |
Best Time to Transfer
Best Day
Wednesday
Average rate: 128.5047
Avoid
Tuesday
Average rate: 128.3616
Based on 233 data points collected throughout September 2026.
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