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Official Rate Sheet: Kenyan Shilling (KES) / Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 KES = 30.7303 UGX

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Kenyan Shilling to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Rate (KES 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 KES in UGX?

1 KES = 30.7303 UGX

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Kenyan Shilling (KES) yields approximately 30,730.27 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) (inverse rate: 1 UGX = 0.0325 KES). 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): KES

You Receive (Estimate): UGX

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KES = 30.7303 UGX

Kurs odwrotny: 1 UGX = 0.0325 KES

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check UGX to KES (Ugandan Shilling to Kenyan Shilling) Live Converter →

KES to UGX Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Kenyan Shilling against Ugandan Shilling

Period High

31.0990 UGX

Period Low

30.3615 UGX

Volatility / Avg

30.7303 UGX

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 30.3615 UGX

Max: 31.0990 UGX

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

Min: 29.6547 UGX

Max: 31.8058 UGX

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KES & UGX)

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

Kenyan Shilling → Ugandan Shilling (KES / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Kenyan Shilling (KES)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 KES	30.73 UGX
5 KES	153.65 UGX
10 KES	307.30 UGX
25 KES	768.26 UGX
50 KES	1,536.51 UGX
100 KES	3,073.03 UGX
200 KES	6,146.05 UGX
250 KES	7,682.57 UGX
500 KES	15,365.13 UGX
1,000 KES	30,730.27 UGX
2,500 KES	76,825.67 UGX
5,000 KES	153,651.35 UGX
10,000 KES	307,302.69 UGX

Ugandan Shilling → Kenyan Shilling (UGX / KES)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Kenyan Shilling (KES)
1 UGX	0.03 KES
5 UGX	0.16 KES
10 UGX	0.33 KES
25 UGX	0.81 KES
50 UGX	1.63 KES
100 UGX	3.25 KES
200 UGX	6.51 KES
250 UGX	8.14 KES
500 UGX	16.27 KES
1,000 UGX	32.54 KES
2,500 UGX	81.35 KES
5,000 UGX	162.71 KES
10,000 UGX	325.41 KES

Provider / Channel	KES/UGX Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (UGX)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	30.7303 UGX	0.00%	153,651.35 UGX	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	29.6547 UGX	~3.50%	148,273.55 UGX	-5,377.80 UGX
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	27.6572 UGX	~10.00%	138,286.21 UGX	-15,365.13 UGX

1 KES to UGX: Kenyan Shilling to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 KES to UGX or convert KES to UGX describe the amount of Ugandan Shilling received per 1 Kenyan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 KES = 30.7303 UGX (inverse: 1 UGX = 0.0325 KES), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Kenya ↔ 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 Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Bank of Uganda (BoU) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KES/UGX.

KES and UGX Currency Profiles

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

How the KES to UGX Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Kenya (KES) 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 KES 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 Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) 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 Kenya 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: Kenyan Shilling to Ugandan Shilling Conversion

Common questions regarding Kenyan Shilling to Ugandan Shilling conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 KES in UGX today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KES = 30.7303 UGX), 1,000 Kenyan Shilling equals approximately 30,730.27 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 Kenyan Shilling?

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 KES?

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 (Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)) 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.