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Exchange Rate Chart - UGXKES

2026-01-22 - 2026-02-21 +31.528.64%

Exchange rate history for Ugandan Shilling

Date	Rate
2026-02-21 - Saturday	1 UGX = 5 628 KES
2026-02-20 - Friday	1 UGX = 5 667 KES
2026-02-19 - Thursday	1 UGX = 5 631 KES
2026-02-18 - Wednesday	1 UGX = 5 586 KES
2026-02-17 - Tuesday	1 UGX = 5 644 KES
2026-02-16 - Monday	1 UGX = 5 717 KES
2026-02-15 - Sunday	1 UGX = 5 720 KES
2026-02-14 - Saturday	1 UGX = 5 722 KES
2026-02-13 - Friday	1 UGX = 5 740 KES
2026-02-12 - Thursday	1 UGX = 5 780 KES
2026-02-11 - Wednesday	1 UGX = 5 759 KES
2026-02-10 - Tuesday	1 UGX = 5 790 KES
2026-02-09 - Monday	1 UGX = 5 774 KES
2026-02-08 - Sunday	1 UGX = 5 608 KES
2026-02-07 - Saturday	1 UGX = 5 605 KES
2026-02-06 - Friday	1 UGX = 5 639 KES

Ugandan Shilling and Kenyan Shilling-conversions

UGX	KES
1	5 628
10	56 276
50	281 380
100	562 760
200	1 125 520
500	2 813 800
1 000	5 627 600
2 000	11 255 200
5 000	28 137 999
10 000	56 275 998
20 000	112 551 997
50 000	281 379 992
100 000	562 759 984
200 000	1 125 519 969
500 000	2 813 799 922
1 000 000	5 627 599 845

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	0,36
5 000	0,89
10 000	1,78
20 000	3,55
50 000	8,88
100 000	17,77
200 000	35,54
500 000	88,85
1 000 000	177,70

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.