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Official Rate Sheet: Ugandan Shilling (UGX) / Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 UGX = 0.0808 ZWL

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ugandan Shilling to Zimbabwean Dollar Exchange Rate (UGX to ZWL)

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 ZWL?

1 UGX = 0.0808 ZWL

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) yields approximately 80.76 Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) (inverse rate: 1 ZWL = 12.3828 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): ZWL

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 UGX = 0.0808 ZWL

Kurs odwrotny: 1 ZWL = 12.3828 UGX

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check ZWL to UGX (Zimbabwean Dollar to Ugandan Shilling) Live Converter →

UGX to ZWL Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.0817 ZWL

Period Low

0.0798 ZWL

Volatility / Avg

0.0808 ZWL

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0798 ZWL

Max: 0.0817 ZWL

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

Min: 0.0779 ZWL

Max: 0.0836 ZWL

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (UGX & ZWL)

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

Ugandan Shilling → Zimbabwean Dollar (UGX / ZWL)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
1 UGX	0.08 ZWL
5 UGX	0.40 ZWL
10 UGX	0.81 ZWL
25 UGX	2.02 ZWL
50 UGX	4.04 ZWL
100 UGX	8.08 ZWL
200 UGX	16.15 ZWL
250 UGX	20.19 ZWL
500 UGX	40.38 ZWL
1,000 UGX	80.76 ZWL
2,500 UGX	201.89 ZWL
5,000 UGX	403.79 ZWL
10,000 UGX	807.57 ZWL

Zimbabwean Dollar → Ugandan Shilling (ZWL / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 ZWL	12.38 UGX
5 ZWL	61.91 UGX
10 ZWL	123.83 UGX
25 ZWL	309.57 UGX
50 ZWL	619.14 UGX
100 ZWL	1,238.28 UGX
200 ZWL	2,476.55 UGX
250 ZWL	3,095.69 UGX
500 ZWL	6,191.38 UGX
1,000 ZWL	12,382.77 UGX
2,500 ZWL	30,956.91 UGX
5,000 ZWL	61,913.83 UGX
10,000 ZWL	123,827.65 UGX

Provider / Channel	UGX/ZWL Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (ZWL)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0808 ZWL	0.00%	403.79 ZWL	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0779 ZWL	~3.50%	389.65 ZWL	-14.13 ZWL
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0727 ZWL	~10.00%	363.41 ZWL	-40.38 ZWL

1 UGX to ZWL: Ugandan Shilling to Zimbabwean Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 UGX to ZWL or convert UGX to ZWL describe the amount of Zimbabwean Dollar received per 1 Ugandan Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 UGX = 0.0808 ZWL (inverse: 1 ZWL = 12.3828 UGX), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Uganda ↔ Zimbabwe)

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 Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of UGX/ZWL.

UGX and ZWL Currency Profiles

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

How the UGX to ZWL Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Uganda (UGX) and Zimbabwe (ZWL) 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 ZWL:

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 Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Uganda and Zimbabwe 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 (ZWL) 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 Zimbabwean Dollar Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 UGX in ZWL today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 UGX = 0.0808 ZWL), 1,000 Ugandan Shilling equals approximately 80.76 Zimbabwean Dollar. 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.