Today's USD to KES Price Update

TheMemefather · 2026-01-09T07:00:28+00:00

This report analyzes the USD/KES exchange rate, highlighting its current value, recent market trends, and trading opportunities while emphasizing the long-term devaluation of the Kenyan shilling against the U.S. dollar.

TheMemefather

2026-01-09 07:00:28

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Summary

This report provides the real-time exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar (USD) and the Kenyan Shilling (KES), helping traders quickly grasp market dynamics and identify potential trading opportunities.

Definition

The U.S. Dollar (USD) is one of the world’s most dominant fiat currencies, while the Kenyan Shilling (KES) serves as the primary currency of Kenya. The exchange rate between them reflects both the market’s perception of currency value and investor confidence in the relative stability of both currencies in the forex market.

Today’s Price

1 USD = 128.95 KES (as of January 9, 2026, 07:00:20 UTC)
24h High: 129.48 KES
24h Low: 128.85 KES

Market Analysis

Recently, USD/KES has shown modest strength, with the U.S. dollar trading up 0.11% against the Kenyan shilling. The currency pair reflects a long-term devaluation trend of the Kenyan shilling against the USD.

Technical levels: Key support identified at 129.00 KES, with technical forecasts suggesting the 200-day SMA may reach 129.15 KES by February 4, 2026
Risk note: Continued pressure on the Kenyan shilling may persist given historical devaluation patterns
Trading opportunities: Monitor the 129.00 support level for potential buying opportunities; traders should watch for uptrend confirmations using moving averages and technical indicators

Conclusion

Continue to monitor the USD/KES pair closely through January 9, 2026 and beyond, integrating technical analysis with market sentiment. For traders, focus on key support and resistance levels while considering the broader trend of shilling depreciation against the dollar.

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