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Official Rate Sheet: Ugandan Shilling (UGX) / Moldovan Leu (MDL)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 UGX = 0.0045 MDL

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ugandan Shilling to Moldovan Leu Exchange Rate (UGX to MDL)

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 MDL?

1 UGX = 0.0045 MDL

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) yields approximately 4.48 Moldovan Leu (MDL) (inverse rate: 1 MDL = 223.2853 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): MDL

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 UGX = 0.0045 MDL

Kurs odwrotny: 1 MDL = 223.2853 UGX

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check MDL to UGX (Moldovan Leu to Ugandan Shilling) Live Converter →

UGX to MDL Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.0045 MDL

Period Low

0.0044 MDL

Volatility / Avg

0.0045 MDL

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0044 MDL

Max: 0.0045 MDL

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

Min: 0.0043 MDL

Max: 0.0046 MDL

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (UGX & MDL)

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

Ugandan Shilling → Moldovan Leu (UGX / MDL)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Moldovan Leu (MDL)
1 UGX	0.00 MDL
5 UGX	0.02 MDL
10 UGX	0.04 MDL
25 UGX	0.11 MDL
50 UGX	0.22 MDL
100 UGX	0.45 MDL
200 UGX	0.90 MDL
250 UGX	1.12 MDL
500 UGX	2.24 MDL
1,000 UGX	4.48 MDL
2,500 UGX	11.20 MDL
5,000 UGX	22.39 MDL
10,000 UGX	44.79 MDL

Moldovan Leu → Ugandan Shilling (MDL / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Moldovan Leu (MDL)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 MDL	223.29 UGX
5 MDL	1,116.43 UGX
10 MDL	2,232.85 UGX
25 MDL	5,582.13 UGX
50 MDL	11,164.27 UGX
100 MDL	22,328.53 UGX
200 MDL	44,657.07 UGX
250 MDL	55,821.34 UGX
500 MDL	111,642.67 UGX
1,000 MDL	223,285.34 UGX
2,500 MDL	558,213.36 UGX
5,000 MDL	1,116,426.72 UGX
10,000 MDL	2,232,853.43 UGX

Provider / Channel	UGX/MDL Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (MDL)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0045 MDL	0.00%	22.39 MDL	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0043 MDL	~3.50%	21.61 MDL	-0.78 MDL
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0040 MDL	~10.00%	20.15 MDL	-2.24 MDL

1 UGX to MDL: Ugandan Shilling to Moldovan Leu Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 UGX to MDL or convert UGX to MDL describe the amount of Moldovan Leu received per 1 Ugandan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 UGX = 0.0045 MDL (inverse: 1 MDL = 223.2853 UGX), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Uganda ↔ Moldova)

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 National Bank of Moldova (NBM) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of UGX/MDL.

UGX and MDL Currency Profiles

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

How the UGX to MDL Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Uganda (UGX) and Moldova (MDL) 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 MDL:

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 National Bank of Moldova (NBM) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Uganda and Moldova 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 (MDL) 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 Moldovan Leu Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 UGX in MDL today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 UGX = 0.0045 MDL), 1,000 Ugandan Shilling equals approximately 4.48 Moldovan Leu. 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.