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Official Rate Sheet: Ugandan Shilling (UGX) / West African CFA Franc (XOF)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 UGX = 0.1467 XOF

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ugandan Shilling to West African CFA Franc Exchange Rate (UGX to XOF)

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 XOF?

1 UGX = 0.1467 XOF

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

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 UGX = 0.1467 XOF

Kurs odwrotny: 1 XOF = 6.8162 UGX

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

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

UGX to XOF Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.1485 XOF

Period Low

0.1449 XOF

Volatility / Avg

0.1467 XOF

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.1449 XOF

Max: 0.1485 XOF

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

Min: 0.1416 XOF

Max: 0.1518 XOF

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (UGX & XOF)

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

Ugandan Shilling → West African CFA Franc (UGX / XOF)

Wholesale Benchmark

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

West African CFA Franc → Ugandan Shilling (XOF / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

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

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

1 UGX to XOF: Ugandan Shilling to West African CFA Franc Exchange Guide

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

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Uganda ↔ West Africa (UEMOA))

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 Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of UGX/XOF.

UGX and XOF Currency Profiles

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

How the UGX to XOF Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Uganda (UGX) and West Africa (UEMOA) (XOF) 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 XOF:

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

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

How much is 1,000 UGX in XOF today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 UGX = 0.1467 XOF), 1,000 Ugandan Shilling equals approximately 146.71 West 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.