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Exchange Rate Chart - KESUGX

2025-12-16 - 2026-01-15 -1.66-10.64%

Exchange rate history for Kenyan Shilling

Date	Rate
2026-01-15 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 374 UGX
2026-01-14 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 427 UGX
2026-01-13 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 406 UGX
2026-01-12 - Monday	1 KES = 5 537 UGX
2026-01-11 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 469 UGX
2026-01-10 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 480 UGX
2026-01-09 - Friday	1 KES = 5 478 UGX
2026-01-08 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 464 UGX
2026-01-07 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 512 UGX
2026-01-06 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 515 UGX
2026-01-05 - Monday	1 KES = 5 549 UGX
2026-01-04 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 476 UGX
2026-01-03 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 489 UGX
2026-01-02 - Friday	1 KES = 5 501 UGX
2026-01-01 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 493 UGX
2025-12-31 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 493 UGX

Kenyan Shilling and Ugandan Shilling-conversions

KES	UGX
1	5 374
10	53 745
50	268 724
100	537 448
200	1 074 896
500	2 687 239
1 000	5 374 478
2 000	10 748 955
5 000	26 872 388
10 000	53 744 776
20 000	107 489 551
50 000	268 723 878
100 000	537 447 755
200 000	1 074 895 510
500 000	2 687 238 775
1 000 000	5 374 477 551

UGX	KES
1	0,00
10	0,00
50	0,01
100	0,02
200	0,04
500	0,09
1 000	0,19
2 000	0,37
5 000	0,93
10 000	1,86
20 000	3,72
50 000	9,30
100 000	18,61
200 000	37,21
500 000	93,03
1 000 000	186,06

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.