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1 GBP to KES - Convert British Pounds to Kenyan Shillings

Get the latest 1 British Pound to Kenyan Shilling exchange rate. Convert GBP to KES, view historical charts and learn about both currencies on Currency.me.uk.

GBP/KES Converter

Indicative rates
1 GBP = 172.0327 KES1 KES = 0.005813 GBP
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GBP to KES Exchange Rate Chart

Explore GBP to KES daily closing rates. Choose a range from seven days to ten years to see how the exchange rate has changed, where historical data is available.

1 GBP = 172.0327 KES

GBP to KES Exchange Rate Chart168.9440171.8285174.7129177.597416 Aug29 Sep13 Nov
2026-08-16 — 2026-11-13 · GBP/KES
High176.7046
Low169.8368
Average173.7045

Daily closing rates. Gaps in the plotted line carry forward the previous close; statistics use recorded observations only.

1 GBP to KES statistics

Compare the high, low and average daily closing rates over the last 30 and 90 days, alongside the percentage change in each period.

1 GBP to KES statistics
1 GBP → KESLast 30 daysLast 90 days
High175.0916176.7046
Low171.9904169.8368
Average173.5783173.7045
Change-0.19%-1.78%

Change compares the first and last recorded closes in each window. Averages use recorded observations only; filled chart gaps are excluded. Dates are UTC.

Last 30 days

Over this period, 1 GBP ranged from 171.9904 to 175.0916 KES, with an average daily close of 173.5783 KES. The rate fell by 0.19% between the first and last recorded closes.

Based on 25 recorded daily closes, from 2026-10-15 to 2026-11-12.

Last 90 days

Over this period, 1 GBP ranged from 169.8368 to 176.7046 KES, with an average daily close of 173.7045 KES. The rate fell by 1.78% between the first and last recorded closes.

Based on 77 recorded daily closes, from 2026-08-16 to 2026-11-12.

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GBP to KES Conversion Table

GBP → KES

GBPKES
172.0327 KES
860.1636 KES
1,720.3271 KES
3,440.6543 KES
8,601.6356 KES
17,203.2713 KES
86,016.3563 KES
172,032.7127 KES
860,163.5635 KES
1,720,327.1269 KES

KES → GBP

KESGBP
0.005813 GBP
0.0291 GBP
0.0581 GBP
0.1163 GBP
0.2906 GBP
0.5813 GBP
2.9064 GBP
5.8128 GBP
29.0642 GBP
58.1285 GBP

Currency information

Currency codes, issuing authorities and reference facts for your conversion.

About British Pound GBP

Sterling is used in the United Kingdom. Its ISO code is GBP and its familiar symbol is £. The Bank of England conducts monetary policy; authorised Scottish and Northern Irish banks also issue sterling banknotes.

ISO 4217
GBP
Symbol
£
Numeric code
826
ISO decimal places
2
Countries and territories
Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Region
Europe
Currency status
Current currency
Central bank / issuing authority
Bank of England ↗

About Kenyan Shilling KES

Kenyan Shilling is identified by the international currency code KES. Use the code when checking a quote or making a payment, as names and symbols can be shared by different currencies.

ISO 4217
KES
Symbol
KSh
Numeric code
404
ISO decimal places
2
Countries and territories
Kenya
Region
Africa
Currency status
Current currency
Central bank / issuing authority
Central Bank of Kenya ↗

Understanding this conversion

Multiply an amount in GBP by the GBP/KES rate to get its market-rate equivalent in KES. Divide by that rate to convert back. A bank or provider may quote a different rate or charge fees.

1 GBP = 172.0327 KES · 1 KES = 0.005813 GBP

Reference data reviewed 27 Oct 2026 · ISO 4217 / SIX

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