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Official Rate Sheet: Ugandan Shilling (UGX) / Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 UGX = 0.6614 TZS

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ugandan Shilling to Tanzanian Shilling Exchange Rate (UGX to TZS)

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 TZS?

1 UGX = 0.6614 TZS

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) yields approximately 661.40 Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) (inverse rate: 1 TZS = 1.5119 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): TZS

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 UGX = 0.6614 TZS

Kurs odwrotny: 1 TZS = 1.5119 UGX

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check TZS to UGX (Tanzanian Shilling to Ugandan Shilling) Live Converter →

UGX to TZS Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.6693 TZS

Period Low

0.6535 TZS

Volatility / Avg

0.6614 TZS

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.6535 TZS

Max: 0.6693 TZS

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

Min: 0.6383 TZS

Max: 0.6845 TZS

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (UGX & TZS)

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

Ugandan Shilling → Tanzanian Shilling (UGX / TZS)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
1 UGX	0.66 TZS
5 UGX	3.31 TZS
10 UGX	6.61 TZS
25 UGX	16.53 TZS
50 UGX	33.07 TZS
100 UGX	66.14 TZS
200 UGX	132.28 TZS
250 UGX	165.35 TZS
500 UGX	330.70 TZS
1,000 UGX	661.40 TZS
2,500 UGX	1,653.50 TZS
5,000 UGX	3,307.00 TZS
10,000 UGX	6,614.00 TZS

Tanzanian Shilling → Ugandan Shilling (TZS / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 TZS	1.51 UGX
5 TZS	7.56 UGX
10 TZS	15.12 UGX
25 TZS	37.80 UGX
50 TZS	75.60 UGX
100 TZS	151.19 UGX
200 TZS	302.39 UGX
250 TZS	377.99 UGX
500 TZS	755.97 UGX
1,000 TZS	1,511.94 UGX
2,500 TZS	3,779.86 UGX
5,000 TZS	7,559.72 UGX
10,000 TZS	15,119.45 UGX

Provider / Channel	UGX/TZS Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (TZS)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.6614 TZS	0.00%	3,307.00 TZS	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.6383 TZS	~3.50%	3,191.25 TZS	-115.74 TZS
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.5953 TZS	~10.00%	2,976.30 TZS	-330.70 TZS

1 UGX to TZS: Ugandan Shilling to Tanzanian Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 UGX to TZS or convert UGX to TZS describe the amount of Tanzanian Shilling received per 1 Ugandan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 UGX = 0.6614 TZS (inverse: 1 TZS = 1.5119 UGX), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Uganda ↔ Tanzania)

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 Tanzania (BoT) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of UGX/TZS.

UGX and TZS Currency Profiles

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

How the UGX to TZS Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Uganda (UGX) and Tanzania (TZS) 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 TZS:

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 Tanzania (BoT) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Uganda and Tanzania 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 (TZS) 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 Tanzanian Shilling Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 UGX in TZS today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 UGX = 0.6614 TZS), 1,000 Ugandan Shilling equals approximately 661.40 Tanzanian 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.