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

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 UGX = 0.0325 KES

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ugandan Shilling to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate (UGX to KES)

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 KES?

1 UGX = 0.0325 KES

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) yields approximately 32.54 Kenyan Shilling (KES) (inverse rate: 1 KES = 30.7303 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): KES

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 UGX = 0.0325 KES

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KES = 30.7303 UGX

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

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

UGX to KES Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.0329 KES

Period Low

0.0322 KES

Volatility / Avg

0.0325 KES

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0322 KES

Max: 0.0329 KES

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

Min: 0.0314 KES

Max: 0.0337 KES

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (UGX & KES)

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

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

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

Provider / Channel	UGX/KES Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KES)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0325 KES	0.00%	162.71 KES	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0314 KES	~3.50%	157.01 KES	-5.69 KES
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0293 KES	~10.00%	146.44 KES	-16.27 KES

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

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

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Uganda ↔ Kenya)

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 Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of UGX/KES.

UGX and KES Currency Profiles

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

How the UGX to KES Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Uganda (UGX) and Kenya (KES) 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 KES:

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 Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Uganda and Kenya 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 (KES) 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 Kenyan Shilling Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 UGX in KES today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 UGX = 0.0325 KES), 1,000 Ugandan Shilling equals approximately 32.54 Kenyan 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 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.