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Official Rate Sheet: Ugandan Shilling (UGX) / Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 UGX = 0.0029 GHS

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ugandan Shilling to Ghanaian Cedi Exchange Rate (UGX to GHS)

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 UGX in GHS?

1 UGX = 0.0029 GHS

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) yields approximately 2.94 Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) (inverse rate: 1 GHS = 339.7499 UGX). 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): UGX

You Receive (Estimate): GHS

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 UGX = 0.0029 GHS

Kurs odwrotny: 1 GHS = 339.7499 UGX

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check GHS to UGX (Ghanaian Cedi to Ugandan Shilling) Live Converter →

UGX to GHS Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.0030 GHS

Period Low

0.0029 GHS

Volatility / Avg

0.0029 GHS

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0029 GHS

Max: 0.0030 GHS

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

Min: 0.0028 GHS

Max: 0.0030 GHS

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (UGX & GHS)

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

Ugandan Shilling → Ghanaian Cedi (UGX / GHS)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
1 UGX	0.00 GHS
5 UGX	0.01 GHS
10 UGX	0.03 GHS
25 UGX	0.07 GHS
50 UGX	0.15 GHS
100 UGX	0.29 GHS
200 UGX	0.59 GHS
250 UGX	0.74 GHS
500 UGX	1.47 GHS
1,000 UGX	2.94 GHS
2,500 UGX	7.36 GHS
5,000 UGX	14.72 GHS
10,000 UGX	29.43 GHS

Ghanaian Cedi → Ugandan Shilling (GHS / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 GHS	339.75 UGX
5 GHS	1,698.75 UGX
10 GHS	3,397.50 UGX
25 GHS	8,493.75 UGX
50 GHS	16,987.49 UGX
100 GHS	33,974.99 UGX
200 GHS	67,949.97 UGX
250 GHS	84,937.47 UGX
500 GHS	169,874.94 UGX
1,000 GHS	339,749.87 UGX
2,500 GHS	849,374.68 UGX
5,000 GHS	1,698,749.37 UGX
10,000 GHS	3,397,498.74 UGX

Provider / Channel	UGX/GHS Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (GHS)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0029 GHS	0.00%	14.72 GHS	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0028 GHS	~3.50%	14.20 GHS	-0.52 GHS
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0026 GHS	~10.00%	13.25 GHS	-1.47 GHS

1 UGX to GHS: Ugandan Shilling to Ghanaian Cedi Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 UGX to GHS or convert UGX to GHS describe the amount of Ghanaian Cedi received per 1 Ugandan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 UGX = 0.0029 GHS (inverse: 1 GHS = 339.7499 UGX), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Uganda ↔ Ghana)

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 Bank of Uganda (BoU) and Bank of Ghana (BoG) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of UGX/GHS.

UGX and GHS Currency Profiles

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

How the UGX to GHS Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Uganda (UGX) and Ghana (GHS) 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 UGX and GHS:

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 Bank of Uganda (BoU) and Bank of Ghana (BoG) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Uganda and Ghana 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 (GHS) 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: Ugandan Shilling to Ghanaian Cedi Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 UGX in GHS today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 UGX = 0.0029 GHS), 1,000 Ugandan Shilling equals approximately 2.94 Ghanaian Cedi. 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 Ugandan 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 UGX?

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 (Bank of Uganda (BoU)) 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.