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Official Rate Sheet: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) / Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 HKD = 508.1135 UGX

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Hong Kong Dollar to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Rate (HKD to UGX)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 HKD in UGX?

1 HKD = 508.1135 UGX

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) yields approximately 508,113.49 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) (inverse rate: 1 UGX = 0.0020 HKD). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): HKD

You Receive (Estimate): UGX

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 HKD = 508.1135 UGX

Kurs odwrotny: 1 UGX = 0.0020 HKD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check UGX to HKD (Ugandan Shilling to Hong Kong Dollar) Live Converter →

HKD to UGX Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Hong Kong Dollar against Ugandan Shilling

Period High

514.2108 UGX

Period Low

502.0161 UGX

Volatility / Avg

508.1135 UGX

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 502.0161 UGX

Max: 514.2108 UGX

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 490.3295 UGX

Max: 525.8975 UGX

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (HKD & UGX)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Hong Kong Dollar → Ugandan Shilling (HKD / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 HKD	508.11 UGX
5 HKD	2,540.57 UGX
10 HKD	5,081.13 UGX
25 HKD	12,702.84 UGX
50 HKD	25,405.67 UGX
100 HKD	50,811.35 UGX
200 HKD	101,622.70 UGX
250 HKD	127,028.37 UGX
500 HKD	254,056.74 UGX
1,000 HKD	508,113.49 UGX
2,500 HKD	1,270,283.72 UGX
5,000 HKD	2,540,567.44 UGX
10,000 HKD	5,081,134.87 UGX

Ugandan Shilling → Hong Kong Dollar (UGX / HKD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
1 UGX	0.00 HKD
5 UGX	0.01 HKD
10 UGX	0.02 HKD
25 UGX	0.05 HKD
50 UGX	0.10 HKD
100 UGX	0.20 HKD
200 UGX	0.39 HKD
250 UGX	0.49 HKD
500 UGX	0.98 HKD
1,000 UGX	1.97 HKD
2,500 UGX	4.92 HKD
5,000 UGX	9.84 HKD
10,000 UGX	19.68 HKD

Provider / Channel	HKD/UGX Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (UGX)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	508.1135 UGX	0.00%	2,540,567.44 UGX	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	490.3295 UGX	~3.50%	2,451,647.58 UGX	-88,919.86 UGX
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	457.3021 UGX	~10.00%	2,286,510.69 UGX	-254,056.74 UGX

1 HKD to UGX: Hong Kong Dollar to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 HKD to UGX or convert HKD to UGX describe the amount of Ugandan Shilling received per 1 Hong Kong Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 HKD = 508.1135 UGX (inverse: 1 UGX = 0.0020 HKD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Hong Kong ↔ Uganda)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Bank of Uganda (BoU) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of HKD/UGX.

HKD and UGX Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Hong Kong and Uganda.

How the HKD to UGX Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Hong Kong (HKD) and Uganda (UGX) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between HKD and UGX:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Bank of Uganda (BoU) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Hong Kong and Uganda exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (UGX) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong Dollar to Ugandan Shilling Conversion

Common questions regarding Hong Kong Dollar to Ugandan Shilling conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 HKD in UGX today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 HKD = 508.1135 UGX), 1,000 Hong Kong Dollar equals approximately 508,113.49 Ugandan Shilling. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Hong Kong Dollar?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with HKD?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.