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Exchange Rate Chart - KESUGX

2026-01-22 - 2026-02-21 -1.40-8.97%

Exchange rate history for Kenyan Shilling

Date	Rate
2026-02-21 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 658 UGX
2026-02-20 - Friday	1 KES = 5 667 UGX
2026-02-19 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 631 UGX
2026-02-18 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 586 UGX
2026-02-17 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 644 UGX
2026-02-16 - Monday	1 KES = 5 717 UGX
2026-02-15 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 720 UGX
2026-02-14 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 722 UGX
2026-02-13 - Friday	1 KES = 5 740 UGX
2026-02-12 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 780 UGX
2026-02-11 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 759 UGX
2026-02-10 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 790 UGX
2026-02-09 - Monday	1 KES = 5 774 UGX
2026-02-08 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 608 UGX
2026-02-07 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 605 UGX
2026-02-06 - Friday	1 KES = 5 639 UGX

Kenyan Shilling and Ugandan Shilling-conversions

KES	UGX
1	5 658
10	56 580
50	282 902
100	565 803
200	1 131 606
500	2 829 015
1 000	5 658 030
2 000	11 316 060
5 000	28 290 151
10 000	56 580 301
20 000	113 160 603
50 000	282 901 507
100 000	565 803 013
200 000	1 131 606 026
500 000	2 829 015 066
1 000 000	5 658 030 131

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	0,35
5 000	0,88
10 000	1,77
20 000	3,53
50 000	8,84
100 000	17,67
200 000	35,35
500 000	88,37
1 000 000	176,74

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.