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Official Rate Sheet: Yemeni Rial (YER) / Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 YER = 16.8738 UGX

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Yemeni Rial to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Rate (YER 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 YER in UGX?

1 YER = 16.8738 UGX

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Yemeni Rial (YER) yields approximately 16,873.80 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) (inverse rate: 1 UGX = 0.0593 YER). 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): YER

You Receive (Estimate): UGX

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 YER = 16.8738 UGX

Kurs odwrotny: 1 UGX = 0.0593 YER

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check UGX to YER (Ugandan Shilling to Yemeni Rial) Live Converter →

YER to UGX Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Yemeni Rial against Ugandan Shilling

Period High

17.0763 UGX

Period Low

16.6713 UGX

Volatility / Avg

16.8738 UGX

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 16.6713 UGX

Max: 17.0763 UGX

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

Min: 16.2832 UGX

Max: 17.4644 UGX

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (YER & UGX)

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

Yemeni Rial → Ugandan Shilling (YER / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Yemeni Rial (YER)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 YER	16.87 UGX
5 YER	84.37 UGX
10 YER	168.74 UGX
25 YER	421.84 UGX
50 YER	843.69 UGX
100 YER	1,687.38 UGX
200 YER	3,374.76 UGX
250 YER	4,218.45 UGX
500 YER	8,436.90 UGX
1,000 YER	16,873.80 UGX
2,500 YER	42,184.49 UGX
5,000 YER	84,368.98 UGX
10,000 YER	168,737.97 UGX

Ugandan Shilling → Yemeni Rial (UGX / YER)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Yemeni Rial (YER)
1 UGX	0.06 YER
5 UGX	0.30 YER
10 UGX	0.59 YER
25 UGX	1.48 YER
50 UGX	2.96 YER
100 UGX	5.93 YER
200 UGX	11.85 YER
250 UGX	14.82 YER
500 UGX	29.63 YER
1,000 UGX	59.26 YER
2,500 UGX	148.16 YER
5,000 UGX	296.32 YER
10,000 UGX	592.63 YER

Provider / Channel	YER/UGX Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (UGX)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	16.8738 UGX	0.00%	84,368.98 UGX	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	16.2832 UGX	~3.50%	81,416.07 UGX	-2,952.91 UGX
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	15.1864 UGX	~10.00%	75,932.08 UGX	-8,436.90 UGX

1 YER to UGX: Yemeni Rial to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 YER to UGX or convert YER to UGX describe the amount of Ugandan Shilling received per 1 Yemeni Rial. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 YER = 16.8738 UGX (inverse: 1 UGX = 0.0593 YER), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Yemen ↔ 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 Central Bank of Yemen and Bank of Uganda (BoU) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of YER/UGX.

YER and UGX Currency Profiles

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

How the YER to UGX Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Yemen (YER) 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 YER 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 Central Bank of Yemen 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 Yemen 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: Yemeni Rial to Ugandan Shilling Conversion

Common questions regarding Yemeni Rial to Ugandan Shilling conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 YER in UGX today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 YER = 16.8738 UGX), 1,000 Yemeni Rial equals approximately 16,873.80 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 Yemeni Rial?

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 YER?

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 (Central Bank of Yemen) 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.