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Exchange Rate Chart - UGXKES

2026-05-05 - 2026-06-04 +35.989.86%

Exchange rate history for Ugandan Shilling

Date	Rate
2026-06-04 - Thursday	1 UGX = 5 526 KES
2026-06-03 - Wednesday	1 UGX = 5 509 KES
2026-06-02 - Tuesday	1 UGX = 5 617 KES
2026-06-01 - Monday	1 UGX = 5 638 KES
2026-05-31 - Sunday	1 UGX = 5 711 KES
2026-05-30 - Saturday	1 UGX = 5 711 KES
2026-05-29 - Friday	1 UGX = 5 726 KES
2026-05-28 - Thursday	1 UGX = 5 713 KES
2026-05-27 - Wednesday	1 UGX = 5 664 KES
2026-05-26 - Tuesday	1 UGX = 5 649 KES
2026-05-25 - Monday	1 UGX = 5 666 KES
2026-05-24 - Sunday	1 UGX = 5 635 KES
2026-05-23 - Saturday	1 UGX = 5 614 KES
2026-05-22 - Friday	1 UGX = 5 613 KES
2026-05-21 - Thursday	1 UGX = 5 627 KES
2026-05-20 - Wednesday	1 UGX = 5 610 KES

Ugandan Shilling and Kenyan Shilling-conversions

UGX	KES
1	5 526
10	55 265
50	276 324
100	552 649
200	1 105 298
500	2 763 244
1 000	5 526 488
2 000	11 052 976
5 000	27 632 441
10 000	55 264 882
20 000	110 529 764
50 000	276 324 411
100 000	552 648 822
200 000	1 105 297 643
500 000	2 763 244 109
1 000 000	5 526 488 217

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	0,90
10 000	1,81
20 000	3,62
50 000	9,05
100 000	18,09
200 000	36,19
500 000	90,47
1 000 000	180,95

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.