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Official Rate Sheet: Ugandan Shilling (UGX) / South Korean Won (KRW)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 UGX = 0.3371 KRW

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ugandan Shilling to South Korean Won Exchange Rate (UGX to KRW)

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 KRW?

1 UGX = 0.3371 KRW

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) yields approximately 337.08 South Korean Won (KRW) (inverse rate: 1 KRW = 2.9667 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): KRW

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 UGX = 0.3371 KRW

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KRW = 2.9667 UGX

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KRW to UGX (South Korean Won to Ugandan Shilling) Live Converter →

UGX to KRW Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Ugandan Shilling against South Korean Won

Period High

0.3411 KRW

Period Low

0.3330 KRW

Volatility / Avg

0.3371 KRW

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.3330 KRW

Max: 0.3411 KRW

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

Min: 0.3253 KRW

Max: 0.3489 KRW

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (UGX & KRW)

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

Ugandan Shilling → South Korean Won (UGX / KRW)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	South Korean Won (KRW)
1 UGX	0.34 KRW
5 UGX	1.69 KRW
10 UGX	3.37 KRW
25 UGX	8.43 KRW
50 UGX	16.85 KRW
100 UGX	33.71 KRW
200 UGX	67.42 KRW
250 UGX	84.27 KRW
500 UGX	168.54 KRW
1,000 UGX	337.08 KRW
2,500 UGX	842.70 KRW
5,000 UGX	1,685.40 KRW
10,000 UGX	3,370.80 KRW

South Korean Won → Ugandan Shilling (KRW / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

South Korean Won (KRW)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 KRW	2.97 UGX
5 KRW	14.83 UGX
10 KRW	29.67 UGX
25 KRW	74.17 UGX
50 KRW	148.33 UGX
100 KRW	296.67 UGX
200 KRW	593.33 UGX
250 KRW	741.66 UGX
500 KRW	1,483.33 UGX
1,000 KRW	2,966.66 UGX
2,500 KRW	7,416.64 UGX
5,000 KRW	14,833.28 UGX
10,000 KRW	29,666.57 UGX

Provider / Channel	UGX/KRW Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KRW)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.3371 KRW	0.00%	1,685.40 KRW	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.3253 KRW	~3.50%	1,626.41 KRW	-58.99 KRW
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.3034 KRW	~10.00%	1,516.86 KRW	-168.54 KRW

1 UGX to KRW: Ugandan Shilling to South Korean Won Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 UGX to KRW or convert UGX to KRW describe the amount of South Korean Won received per 1 Ugandan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 UGX = 0.3371 KRW (inverse: 1 KRW = 2.9667 UGX), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Uganda ↔ South Korea)

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 Korea (BoK) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of UGX/KRW.

UGX and KRW Currency Profiles

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

How the UGX to KRW Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Uganda (UGX) and South Korea (KRW) 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 KRW:

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 Korea (BoK) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Uganda and South Korea 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 (KRW) 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 South Korean Won Conversion

Common questions regarding Ugandan Shilling to South Korean Won conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 UGX in KRW today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 UGX = 0.3371 KRW), 1,000 Ugandan Shilling equals approximately 337.08 South Korean Won. 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.