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Official Rate Sheet: Vietnamese Dong (VND) / Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 VND = 0.1534 UGX

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Vietnamese Dong to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Rate (VND to UGX)

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 VND in UGX?

1 VND = 0.1534 UGX

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Vietnamese Dong (VND) yields approximately 153.37 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) (inverse rate: 1 UGX = 6.5200 VND). 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): VND

You Receive (Estimate): UGX

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 VND = 0.1534 UGX

Kurs odwrotny: 1 UGX = 6.5200 VND

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check UGX to VND (Ugandan Shilling to Vietnamese Dong) Live Converter →

VND to UGX Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.1552 UGX

Period Low

0.1515 UGX

Volatility / Avg

0.1534 UGX

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.1515 UGX

Max: 0.1552 UGX

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

Min: 0.1480 UGX

Max: 0.1587 UGX

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (VND & UGX)

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

Vietnamese Dong → Ugandan Shilling (VND / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Vietnamese Dong (VND)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 VND	0.15 UGX
5 VND	0.77 UGX
10 VND	1.53 UGX
25 VND	3.83 UGX
50 VND	7.67 UGX
100 VND	15.34 UGX
200 VND	30.67 UGX
250 VND	38.34 UGX
500 VND	76.69 UGX
1,000 VND	153.37 UGX
2,500 VND	383.43 UGX
5,000 VND	766.87 UGX
10,000 VND	1,533.73 UGX

Ugandan Shilling → Vietnamese Dong (UGX / VND)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Vietnamese Dong (VND)
1 UGX	6.52 VND
5 UGX	32.60 VND
10 UGX	65.20 VND
25 UGX	163.00 VND
50 UGX	326.00 VND
100 UGX	652.00 VND
200 UGX	1,304.01 VND
250 UGX	1,630.01 VND
500 UGX	3,260.02 VND
1,000 UGX	6,520.04 VND
2,500 UGX	16,300.10 VND
5,000 UGX	32,600.19 VND
10,000 UGX	65,200.38 VND

Provider / Channel	VND/UGX Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (UGX)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.1534 UGX	0.00%	766.87 UGX	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.1480 UGX	~3.50%	740.03 UGX	-26.84 UGX
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.1380 UGX	~10.00%	690.18 UGX	-76.69 UGX

1 VND to UGX: Vietnamese Dong to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 VND to UGX or convert VND to UGX describe the amount of Ugandan Shilling received per 1 Vietnamese Dong. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 VND = 0.1534 UGX (inverse: 1 UGX = 6.5200 VND), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Vietnam ↔ Uganda)

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 State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and Bank of Uganda (BoU) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of VND/UGX.

VND and UGX Currency Profiles

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

How the VND to UGX Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Vietnam (VND) and Uganda (UGX) 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 VND and UGX:

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 State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and Bank of Uganda (BoU) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Vietnam and Uganda 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 (UGX) 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: Vietnamese Dong to Ugandan Shilling Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 VND in UGX today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 VND = 0.1534 UGX), 1,000 Vietnamese Dong equals approximately 153.37 Ugandan 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 Vietnamese Dong?

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 VND?

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 (State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)) 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.