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Official Rate Sheet: Ugandan Shilling (UGX) / Special Drawing Rights (XDR)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 UGX = 0.0002 XDR

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ugandan Shilling to Special Drawing Rights Exchange Rate (UGX to XDR)

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 XDR?

1 UGX = 0.0002 XDR

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) yields approximately 0.18 Special Drawing Rights (XDR) (inverse rate: 1 XDR = 5639.2573 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): XDR

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 UGX = 0.0002 XDR

Kurs odwrotny: 1 XDR = 5639.2573 UGX

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check XDR to UGX (Special Drawing Rights to Ugandan Shilling) Live Converter →

UGX to XDR Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Ugandan Shilling against Special Drawing Rights

Period High

0.0002 XDR

Period Low

0.0002 XDR

Volatility / Avg

0.0002 XDR

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0002 XDR

Max: 0.0002 XDR

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

Min: 0.0002 XDR

Max: 0.0002 XDR

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (UGX & XDR)

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

Ugandan Shilling → Special Drawing Rights (UGX / XDR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Special Drawing Rights (XDR)
1 UGX	0.00 XDR
5 UGX	0.00 XDR
10 UGX	0.00 XDR
25 UGX	0.00 XDR
50 UGX	0.01 XDR
100 UGX	0.02 XDR
200 UGX	0.04 XDR
250 UGX	0.04 XDR
500 UGX	0.09 XDR
1,000 UGX	0.18 XDR
2,500 UGX	0.44 XDR
5,000 UGX	0.89 XDR
10,000 UGX	1.77 XDR

Special Drawing Rights → Ugandan Shilling (XDR / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Special Drawing Rights (XDR)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 XDR	5,639.26 UGX
5 XDR	28,196.29 UGX
10 XDR	56,392.57 UGX
25 XDR	140,981.43 UGX
50 XDR	281,962.86 UGX
100 XDR	563,925.73 UGX
200 XDR	1,127,851.46 UGX
250 XDR	1,409,814.32 UGX
500 XDR	2,819,628.65 UGX
1,000 XDR	5,639,257.30 UGX
2,500 XDR	14,098,143.24 UGX
5,000 XDR	28,196,286.48 UGX
10,000 XDR	56,392,572.97 UGX

Provider / Channel	UGX/XDR Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (XDR)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0002 XDR	0.00%	0.89 XDR	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0002 XDR	~3.50%	0.86 XDR	-0.03 XDR
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0002 XDR	~10.00%	0.80 XDR	-0.09 XDR

1 UGX to XDR: Ugandan Shilling to Special Drawing Rights Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 UGX to XDR or convert UGX to XDR describe the amount of Special Drawing Rights received per 1 Ugandan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 UGX = 0.0002 XDR (inverse: 1 XDR = 5639.2573 UGX), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Uganda ↔ International Monetary Fund (IMF))

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 International Monetary Fund (IMF) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of UGX/XDR.

UGX and XDR Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Uganda and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

How the UGX to XDR Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Uganda (UGX) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) (XDR) 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 XDR:

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 International Monetary Fund (IMF) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Uganda and International Monetary Fund (IMF) 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 (XDR) 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 Special Drawing Rights Conversion

Common questions regarding Ugandan Shilling to Special Drawing Rights conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 UGX in XDR today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 UGX = 0.0002 XDR), 1,000 Ugandan Shilling equals approximately 0.18 Special Drawing Rights. 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.