USD to KZT Converter.
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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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Rate as of 2026-05-20USD → KZT Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇰🇿
KZT 510.30
Rate: 1 USD = 510.3000 KZT
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇰🇿 KZT |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | KZT 510.30 |
| $10.00 | KZT 5,103.00 |
| $100.00 | KZT 51,030.00 |
| $500.00 | KZT 255,150.00 |
| $1,000.00 | KZT 510,300.00 |
| $5,000.00 | KZT 2,551,500.00 |
| $10,000.00 | KZT 5,103,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | KZT 25,515,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | KZT 51,030,000.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 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
❓ 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.
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