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USD USD KZT KZT Rate as of2026-05-20

USD to KZT Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 510.3 KZT as of 2026-05-20. USD/KZT reflects Kazakhstan's position as a Central Asian oil exporter with strong USD-denominated commodity flows and growing relevance as a Russia-sanctions bypass hub. The tenge weakens with crude price drops and strengthens when National Bank intervenes from the National Fund.

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USDKZT Converter

$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇰🇿
KZT 510.30
Rate: 1 USD = 510.3000 KZT
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇰🇿 KZT
$1.00KZT 510.30
$10.00KZT 5,103.00
$100.00KZT 51,030.00
$500.00KZT 255,150.00
$1,000.00KZT 510,300.00
$5,000.00KZT 2,551,500.00
$10,000.00KZT 5,103,000.00
$50,000.00KZT 25,515,000.00
$100,000.00KZT 51,030,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-20 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
510.3
1 USD = KZT
1 year ago
470.2
↑ 8.5% in 12 months
5 years ago
422.8
↑ 20.7% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to KZT conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Kazakhstani Tenge at today's rate of 1 USD = 510.3 KZT. The reverse holds too: 1 KZT = 0.002 USD.

USD → KZT
1 USD 510.3 KZT
5 USD 2,552 KZT
10 USD 5,103 KZT
25 USD 12,758 KZT
50 USD 25,515 KZT
100 USD 51,030 KZT
500 USD 255,150 KZT
1,000 USD 510,300 KZT
5,000 USD 2,551,500 KZT
10,000 USD 5,103,000 KZT
KZT → USD
1 KZT 0.002 USD
5 KZT 0.0098 USD
10 KZT 0.0196 USD
25 KZT 0.049 USD
50 KZT 0.098 USD
100 KZT 0.196 USD
500 KZT 0.9798 USD
1,000 KZT 1.96 USD
5,000 KZT 9.8 USD
10,000 KZT 19.6 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to KZT.

The USD/KZT corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Kazakhstani Tenge side, demand comes from oil/uranium export economy, Russia-sanctions bypass hub, and Kaspi.kz super-app dominance. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/KZT is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 8.5% against the Kazakhstani Tenge, and over five years it has strengthened about 20.7% (from 422.8 to 510.3). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Kazakhstani Tenge you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → KZT rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-20 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to KZT FAQ.

Who converts USD to KZT?
Oil and uranium sector workers paid in dollars, Russian relocants who moved to Almaty post-2022 mobilization, and Chinese-Belt-and-Road contractors paying local subcontractors.
Best way to send USD to KZT?
Wise supports KZT payouts to Kaspi and Halyk Bank accounts; Kaspi.kz itself is the dominant domestic super-app for receiving FX, and Western Union covers cash pickup countrywide.
Why does USD/KZT move with oil?
Hydrocarbons account for roughly 60% of Kazakhstan's export earnings — when Brent falls below $70, the National Bank typically allows tenge depreciation rather than burning National Fund reserves.