UGX: Ugandan Shilling
National currency of Afghanistan managed and regulated by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.
Historical exchange rate movements based on central bank benchmarks and interbank market liquidity.
Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.
| Ugandan Shilling (UGX) | Afghan Afghani (AFN) |
|---|---|
| 1 UGX | 0.02 AFN |
| 5 UGX | 0.08 AFN |
| 10 UGX | 0.17 AFN |
| 25 UGX | 0.41 AFN |
| 50 UGX | 0.83 AFN |
| 100 UGX | 1.66 AFN |
| 200 UGX | 3.31 AFN |
| 250 UGX | 4.14 AFN |
| 500 UGX | 8.28 AFN |
| 1,000 UGX | 16.55 AFN |
| 2,500 UGX | 41.38 AFN |
| 5,000 UGX | 82.76 AFN |
| 10,000 UGX | 165.53 AFN |
| Afghan Afghani (AFN) | Ugandan Shilling (UGX) |
|---|---|
| 1 AFN | 60.41 UGX |
| 5 AFN | 302.07 UGX |
| 10 AFN | 604.13 UGX |
| 25 AFN | 1,510.33 UGX |
| 50 AFN | 3,020.66 UGX |
| 100 AFN | 6,041.33 UGX |
| 200 AFN | 12,082.66 UGX |
| 250 AFN | 15,103.32 UGX |
| 500 AFN | 30,206.65 UGX |
| 1,000 AFN | 60,413.29 UGX |
| 2,500 AFN | 151,033.23 UGX |
| 5,000 AFN | 302,066.46 UGX |
| 10,000 AFN | 604,132.92 UGX |
Transparent cost comparison for sending or exchanging 1,000 UGX
| Provider / Channel | Exchange Rate (UGX/AFN) | Estimated FX Spread | Recipient Gets (for 1,000 UGX) | Difference vs Mid-Market |
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LocalExchangeRates (Baseline)
Pure Mid-Market Interbank Wholesale Rate
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0.0166 | 0.00% (Zero Markup) | 16.55 AFN | Benchmark |
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Sarai Shahzada Licensed Dealers (Kabul)
Premier Cash FX Trading Hub in Afghanistan
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0.0164 | ~0.75% Retail Spread | 16.43 AFN | -0.12 AFN |
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Licensed Money Service Providers (MSPs)
DAB-Regulated Remittance & Hawala Networks
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0.0164 | ~1.20% Transfer Spread | 16.35 AFN | -0.20 AFN |
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Commercial Afghan Bank Wire (SWIFT)
AIB / Kabul Bank / Ghazanfar Bank
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0.0160 | ~3.20% + Wire Fees | 16.02 AFN | -0.53 AFN |
Searches for 1 UGX to AFN, convert UGX to AFN, and UGX AFN rate refer to the same interbank calculation: the amount of Afghan Afghani received per Ugandan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 UGX = 0.0166 AFN (inverse: 1 AFN = 60.4133 UGX), key considerations for individuals and remitters include:
Monetary specifications and regulatory details for Ugandan Shilling and Afghan Afghani.
National currency of Afghanistan managed and regulated by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
Official monetary unit of Uganda overseen by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
When converting between Ugandan Shilling (UGX) and Afghan Afghani (AFN), understanding the local trading landscape ensures you avoid inflated retail spreads. In Afghanistan, foreign currency trading is concentrated at Sarai Shahzada in Kabul, alongside licensed Money Service Providers (MSPs) across major provinces including Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, and Kandahar.
Afghan Afghani banknotes circulate in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 AFN. When converting foreign cash into AFN, inspect notes for tears or excessive markings, as local changers strictly discount blemished paper bills. Always request clean, newly issued banknotes.
Under Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) and airport customs guidelines, travelers entering or exiting Afghanistan via Kabul International Airport (KBL) carrying the equivalent of $10,000 USD or more in physical currency or monetary instruments must complete an official customs declaration form.
Common questions about UGX to AFN conversion, market spreads, and remittance guidelines.
At today's interbank rate (1 UGX = 0.0166 AFN), 10,000 UGX converts to approximately 165.53 AFN (inverse: 1 AFN = 60.4133 UGX). Commercial exchange counters typically charge a spread between 0.5% and 1.5%.
Yes. Licensed money changers in Sarai Shahzada (Kabul) handle high-volume cash transactions for major regional and international currencies. For rare currencies, exchanging via USD or EUR first offers better liquidity.
The cross rate is determined by global interbank foreign exchange markets, central bank benchmark auctions from Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), and monetary guidelines from Bank of Uganda (BoU).
Travelers entering or departing Afghanistan must declare cash, traveler cheques, or gold instruments equal to or exceeding 10,000 USD (or equivalent foreign currency) at airport customs.
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