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Exchange Rate Chart - UGXKES

2025-12-16 - 2026-01-15 +22.166.07%

Exchange rate history for Ugandan Shilling

Date	Rate
2026-01-15 - Thursday	1 UGX = 5 423 KES
2026-01-14 - Wednesday	1 UGX = 5 427 KES
2026-01-13 - Tuesday	1 UGX = 5 406 KES
2026-01-12 - Monday	1 UGX = 5 537 KES
2026-01-11 - Sunday	1 UGX = 5 469 KES
2026-01-10 - Saturday	1 UGX = 5 480 KES
2026-01-09 - Friday	1 UGX = 5 478 KES
2026-01-08 - Thursday	1 UGX = 5 464 KES
2026-01-07 - Wednesday	1 UGX = 5 512 KES
2026-01-06 - Tuesday	1 UGX = 5 515 KES
2026-01-05 - Monday	1 UGX = 5 549 KES
2026-01-04 - Sunday	1 UGX = 5 476 KES
2026-01-03 - Saturday	1 UGX = 5 489 KES
2026-01-02 - Friday	1 UGX = 5 501 KES
2026-01-01 - Thursday	1 UGX = 5 493 KES
2025-12-31 - Wednesday	1 UGX = 5 493 KES

Ugandan Shilling and Kenyan Shilling-conversions

UGX	KES
1	5 423
10	54 235
50	271 174
100	542 348
200	1 084 696
500	2 711 740
1 000	5 423 480
2 000	10 846 961
5 000	27 117 402
10 000	54 234 804
20 000	108 469 609
50 000	271 174 022
100 000	542 348 044
200 000	1 084 696 088
500 000	2 711 740 220
1 000 000	5 423 480 439

KES	UGX
1	0,00
10	0,00
50	0,01
100	0,02
200	0,04
500	0,09
1 000	0,18
2 000	0,37
5 000	0,92
10 000	1,84
20 000	3,69
50 000	9,22
100 000	18,44
200 000	36,88
500 000	92,19
1 000 000	184,38

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.