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Exchange Rate Chart - KESUGX

2026-05-05 - 2026-06-04 -1.86-11.90%

Exchange rate history for Kenyan Shilling

Date	Rate
2026-06-04 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 525 UGX
2026-06-03 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 509 UGX
2026-06-02 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 617 UGX
2026-06-01 - Monday	1 KES = 5 638 UGX
2026-05-31 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 711 UGX
2026-05-30 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 711 UGX
2026-05-29 - Friday	1 KES = 5 726 UGX
2026-05-28 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 713 UGX
2026-05-27 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 664 UGX
2026-05-26 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 649 UGX
2026-05-25 - Monday	1 KES = 5 666 UGX
2026-05-24 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 635 UGX
2026-05-23 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 614 UGX
2026-05-22 - Friday	1 KES = 5 613 UGX
2026-05-21 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 627 UGX
2026-05-20 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 610 UGX

Kenyan Shilling and Ugandan Shilling-conversions

KES	UGX
1	5 525
10	55 248
50	276 240
100	552 479
200	1 104 959
500	2 762 397
1 000	5 524 795
2 000	11 049 589
5 000	27 623 973
10 000	55 247 946
20 000	110 495 893
50 000	276 239 732
100 000	552 479 464
200 000	1 104 958 928
500 000	2 762 397 321
1 000 000	5 524 794 641

UGX	KES
1	0,00
10	0,00
50	0,01
100	0,02
200	0,04
500	0,09
1 000	0,18
2 000	0,36
5 000	0,91
10 000	1,81
20 000	3,62
50 000	9,05
100 000	18,10
200 000	36,20
500 000	90,50
1 000 000	181,00

Exchange Rates and Currency Pair KES/UGX

The currency pair KES/UGX represents the exchange rate between the Kenyan shilling (KES) and the Ugandan shilling (UGX). Both Kenya and Uganda are located in East Africa, and their respective currencies play a significant role in the region's economic transactions and business activities.

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

The Kenyan shilling is the official currency of Kenya and is abbreviated as KES. It was introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is responsible for the issuance and regulation of the currency. KES is widely used in both domestic and international transactions, especially in trade and tourism.

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

The Ugandan shilling is the official currency of Uganda and is abbreviated as UGX. It was introduced in 1966, also replacing the East African shilling. The Bank of Uganda (BOU) is responsible for the issuance and regulation of the currency. UGX is extensively used within the country and plays a vital role in Uganda's economy, particularly in the agricultural and export sectors.

Exchange Between KES and UGX

To exchange between the Kenyan shilling and the Ugandan shilling, or between other currencies, you can use our convenient currency converter on this page. Follow these simple steps:

Enter the amount you want to convert.
Select the source currency.
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The conversion will then take place automatically.

In addition to getting the current exchange rate, you can also view a chart with historical figures for the currency pair KES/UGX, giving you a better understanding of how the exchange rate has changed over time.

Summary

By understanding the currency pair KES/UGX and using our currency converter, you can easily and quickly exchange between the Kenyan shilling and the Ugandan shilling, or other currencies. Access the latest exchange rate information and historical data to make well-informed decisions in your financial transactions.