Convert Kenyan Shilling to Swiss Franc
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to Swiss Franc [CHF], or Convert Swiss Franc to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to Swiss Franc
1 KES = 162.487608504214 CHF
Example: convert 15 KES to CHF:
15 KES = 15 × 162.487608504214 CHF = 2437.31412756322 CHF
Kenyan Shilling to Swiss Franc Conversion Table
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Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.
Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, used as a standard monetary unit for transactions and financial purposes.
History/Origin
The Swiss Franc was introduced in 1850, replacing various local currencies, and has since become a stable and widely recognized currency, with its value historically linked to gold until the abandonment of the gold standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the Swiss Franc is used primarily in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is considered a major reserve currency globally.