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1,000 UGX to KES - Convert Ugandan Shillings to Kenyan Shillings
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1.00 UGX = 0.02981835 KES
Mid-market rate at 04:53 UTC
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1 UGX = 0.0298184 KES
Oct 29, 2026, 04:53 UTC
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| Provider |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient getsSending 20,000.00 GBP | 26,404.00 USD+409.51 USD | 25,994.48 USD-409.51 USD |
| Exchange rate(1GBP → USD) | 1.320200 | 1.300700 |
| Transfer fee | 0 GBP | 15.00 GBP |
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Exchange rate
- 1.320200
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
- 26,404.00 USD+409.51 USD
- Exchange rate
- 1.300700
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
- 25,994.48 USD-409.51 USD
Rates obtained as of 10/28/2026
The comparison savings are based on a single transfer from GBP 20,000 to USD. Savings are calculated by comparing the exchange rate including margins and fees provided by each bank and Xe on the same day 10/28/2026. The comparison savings provided are only accurate for the given example and may not include all costs and charges. Different currency exchange amounts, currency types, dates, times, and other individual factors will result in different comparison savings. These results may therefore not be indicative of actual savings and should be used for guidance only. The rate comparison chart is updated quarterly.
| Metric | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 0.0311 | 0.0331 | 0.0348 |
| Low | 0.0292 | 0.0292 | 0.0292 |
| Average | 0.0298 | 0.0315 | 0.0332 |
| Volatility | 1.65% | 1.17% | 0.74% |
UGX to KES statistics
Over the last 7 days, UGX to KES moved between 0.0292 and 0.0311. The average was 0.0298 with 1.65% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, UGX to KES moved between 0.0292 and 0.0331. The average was 0.0315 with 1.17% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, UGX to KES moved between 0.0292 and 0.0348. The average was 0.0332 with 0.74% volatility.
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UGX - Ugandan Shilling
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