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500 CNY to KESChinese Yuan → Kenyan Shilling
On 2026-10-28, 1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) = 19.4743 Kenyan Shilling (KES) at the mid-market rate. Conversely, 1 KES = 0.05135 CNY. Over the last 30 days the CNY/KES rate moved between 19.1518 and 19.4790, a change of +0.91%.
This page shows the live mid-market rate from Chinese Yuan (CNY) to Kenyan Shilling (KES), its history over the past year and ready-made conversion tables. Rates are updated twice a day; banks and card networks usually add a margin on top.
CNY/KES exchange rate chart
CNY/KES went from 19.3191 on Sep 28, 2026 to 19.4743 on Oct 28, 2026 (+0.80 %). Highest: 19.4790 (Oct 27, 2026); lowest: 19.1518 (Oct 1, 2026).
CNY/KES exchange rate analysis
Over the last 30 days the CNY/KES rate rose (+0.80%): the CNY gained ground against the KES. Over the past 12 months it ranged from 18.1215 (2025-11-05) to 19.4790 (2026-10-27), with an average of 18.8667. Today's rate is 3.22% above its one-year average: 1 CNY buys more KES than usual. Day-to-day movements are small (average daily change of 0.21%). The largest daily move of the last 30 days was -1.02% on 2026-10-01.
| Period | Date | 1 CNY = | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | 19.4394 KES | +0.18% | |
| 1 month ago | 19.3191 KES | +0.80% | |
| 3 months ago | 19.1417 KES | +1.74% | |
| 6 months ago | 18.8807 KES | +3.14% | |
| 1 year ago | 18.2258 KES | +6.85% |
CNY/KES · last 10 days
| Date | 1 CNY = | 1 KES = |
|---|---|---|
| 19.4743 KES | 0.05135 CNY | |
| 19.4790 KES | 0.05134 CNY | |
| 19.4631 KES | 0.05138 CNY | |
| 19.4578 KES | 0.05139 CNY | |
| 19.4448 KES | 0.05143 CNY | |
| 19.4593 KES | 0.05139 CNY | |
| 19.4528 KES | 0.05141 CNY | |
| 19.4394 KES | 0.05144 CNY | |
| 19.4527 KES | 0.05141 CNY | |
| 19.4511 KES | 0.05141 CNY |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 CNY in KES today?
1 Chinese Yuan is worth 19.4743 Kenyan Shilling at the mid-market rate of 2026-10-28. 1 Kenyan Shilling is worth 0.05135 Chinese Yuan.
How much is 100 CNY in KES?
100 CNY = 1,947.43 KES, and 100 KES = 5.1350 CNY (rate of 2026-10-28).
How has the CNY to KES rate changed over the last month?
Over 30 days the rate went from 19.2991 to 19.4743 (+0.91%). The 30-day high was 19.4790 and the low was 19.1518.
How has the CNY to KES rate changed this week?
One week ago 1 CNY was worth 19.4394 KES; today it is worth 19.4743 KES (+0.18%).
What was the best CNY to KES rate in the past year?
The highest rate of the past 12 months was 1 CNY = 19.4790 KES on 2026-10-27; the lowest was 18.1215 KES on 2025-11-05.
Where does this exchange rate come from?
XeConvert publishes daily mid-market reference rates aggregated from public market data and central bank sources. Banks, card issuers and exchange offices add a margin, so the rate you actually get may be slightly different.
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About the Chinese Yuan (CNY)
The Chinese Yuan is the official currency of China. Symbol: CN¥. ISO 4217 code: CNY.
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The Kenyan Shilling is the official currency of Kenya. Symbol: Ksh. ISO 4217 code: KES.
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