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Official Rate Sheet: Ugandan Shilling (UGX) / Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 UGX = 0.1467 XAF

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ugandan Shilling to Central African CFA Franc Exchange Rate (UGX to XAF)

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 XAF?

1 UGX = 0.1467 XAF

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) yields approximately 146.71 Central African CFA Franc (XAF) (inverse rate: 1 XAF = 6.8162 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): XAF

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 UGX = 0.1467 XAF

Kurs odwrotny: 1 XAF = 6.8162 UGX

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check XAF to UGX (Central African CFA Franc to Ugandan Shilling) Live Converter →

UGX to XAF Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Ugandan Shilling against Central African CFA Franc

Period High

0.1485 XAF

Period Low

0.1449 XAF

Volatility / Avg

0.1467 XAF

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.1449 XAF

Max: 0.1485 XAF

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

Min: 0.1416 XAF

Max: 0.1518 XAF

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (UGX & XAF)

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

Ugandan Shilling → Central African CFA Franc (UGX / XAF)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
1 UGX	0.15 XAF
5 UGX	0.73 XAF
10 UGX	1.47 XAF
25 UGX	3.67 XAF
50 UGX	7.34 XAF
100 UGX	14.67 XAF
200 UGX	29.34 XAF
250 UGX	36.68 XAF
500 UGX	73.36 XAF
1,000 UGX	146.71 XAF
2,500 UGX	366.78 XAF
5,000 UGX	733.55 XAF
10,000 UGX	1,467.10 XAF

Central African CFA Franc → Ugandan Shilling (XAF / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Central African CFA Franc (XAF)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 XAF	6.82 UGX
5 XAF	34.08 UGX
10 XAF	68.16 UGX
25 XAF	170.40 UGX
50 XAF	340.81 UGX
100 XAF	681.62 UGX
200 XAF	1,363.23 UGX
250 XAF	1,704.04 UGX
500 XAF	3,408.08 UGX
1,000 XAF	6,816.16 UGX
2,500 XAF	17,040.41 UGX
5,000 XAF	34,080.82 UGX
10,000 XAF	68,161.64 UGX

Provider / Channel	UGX/XAF Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (XAF)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.1467 XAF	0.00%	733.55 XAF	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.1416 XAF	~3.50%	707.88 XAF	-25.67 XAF
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.1320 XAF	~10.00%	660.20 XAF	-73.36 XAF

1 UGX to XAF: Ugandan Shilling to Central African CFA Franc Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 UGX to XAF or convert UGX to XAF describe the amount of Central African CFA Franc received per 1 Ugandan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 UGX = 0.1467 XAF (inverse: 1 XAF = 6.8162 UGX), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Uganda ↔ Central Africa (CEMAC))

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 Central African States (BEAC) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of UGX/XAF.

UGX and XAF Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Uganda and Central Africa (CEMAC).

How the UGX to XAF Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Uganda (UGX) and Central Africa (CEMAC) (XAF) 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 XAF:

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 Central African States (BEAC) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Uganda and Central Africa (CEMAC) 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 (XAF) 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 Central African CFA Franc Conversion

Common questions regarding Ugandan Shilling to Central African CFA Franc conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 UGX in XAF today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 UGX = 0.1467 XAF), 1,000 Ugandan Shilling equals approximately 146.71 Central African CFA Franc. 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.