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Exchange Rate Chart - KESUGX

2026-02-12 - 2026-03-14 -2.00-12.78%

Exchange rate history for Kenyan Shilling

Date	Rate
2026-03-14 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 410 UGX
2026-03-13 - Friday	1 KES = 5 408 UGX
2026-03-12 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 567 UGX
2026-03-11 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 603 UGX
2026-03-10 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 685 UGX
2026-03-09 - Monday	1 KES = 5 838 UGX
2026-03-08 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 546 UGX
2026-03-07 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 622 UGX
2026-03-06 - Friday	1 KES = 5 651 UGX
2026-03-05 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 582 UGX
2026-03-04 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 678 UGX
2026-03-03 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 605 UGX
2026-03-02 - Monday	1 KES = 5 588 UGX
2026-03-01 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 636 UGX
2026-02-28 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 681 UGX
2026-02-27 - Friday	1 KES = 5 712 UGX

Kenyan Shilling and Ugandan Shilling-conversions

KES	UGX
1	5 410
10	54 096
50	270 481
100	540 962
200	1 081 925
500	2 704 812
1 000	5 409 625
2 000	10 819 250
5 000	27 048 125
10 000	54 096 249
20 000	108 192 499
50 000	270 481 247
100 000	540 962 495
200 000	1 081 924 989
500 000	2 704 812 473
1 000 000	5 409 624 945

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	0,37
5 000	0,92
10 000	1,85
20 000	3,70
50 000	9,24
100 000	18,49
200 000	36,97
500 000	92,43
1 000 000	184,86

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.