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Exchange Rate Chart - KESUGX

2026-03-02 - 2026-04-01 -1.88-12.02%

Exchange rate history for Kenyan Shilling

Date	Rate
2026-04-01 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 483 UGX
2026-03-31 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 456 UGX
2026-03-30 - Monday	1 KES = 5 363 UGX
2026-03-29 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 395 UGX
2026-03-28 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 395 UGX
2026-03-27 - Friday	1 KES = 5 415 UGX
2026-03-26 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 411 UGX
2026-03-25 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 491 UGX
2026-03-24 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 614 UGX
2026-03-23 - Monday	1 KES = 5 622 UGX
2026-03-22 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 610 UGX
2026-03-21 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 610 UGX
2026-03-20 - Friday	1 KES = 5 609 UGX
2026-03-19 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 676 UGX
2026-03-18 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 502 UGX
2026-03-17 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 678 UGX

Kenyan Shilling and Ugandan Shilling-conversions

KES	UGX
1	5 483
10	54 833
50	274 163
100	548 326
200	1 096 653
500	2 741 631
1 000	5 483 263
2 000	10 966 525
5 000	27 416 313
10 000	54 832 625
20 000	109 665 250
50 000	274 163 126
100 000	548 326 252
200 000	1 096 652 505
500 000	2 741 631 262
1 000 000	5 483 262 523

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	1,82
20 000	3,65
50 000	9,12
100 000	18,24
200 000	36,47
500 000	91,19
1 000 000	182,37

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.