5 UGX to KES - Convert Ugandan Shillings to Kenyan Shillings
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1.00 UGX = 0.03561781 KES
Mid-market rate at 10:12 UTC
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UGX to KES exchange rates today
Convert Ugandan Shilling to Kenyan Shilling
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|---|---|
| 1 UGX | 0.0356178 KES |
| 5 UGX | 0.178089 KES |
| 10 UGX | 0.356178 KES |
| 25 UGX | 0.890445 KES |
| 50 UGX | 1.78089 KES |
| 100 UGX | 3.56178 KES |
| 500 UGX | 17.8089 KES |
| 1,000 UGX | 35.6178 KES |
| 5,000 UGX | 178.089 KES |
| 10,000 UGX | 356.178 KES |
Convert Kenyan Shilling to Ugandan Shilling
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|---|---|
| 1 KES | 28.0758 UGX |
| 5 KES | 140.379 UGX |
| 10 KES | 280.758 UGX |
| 25 KES | 701.896 UGX |
| 50 KES | 1,403.79 UGX |
| 100 KES | 2,807.58 UGX |
| 500 KES | 14,037.9 UGX |
| 1,000 KES | 28,075.8 UGX |
| 5,000 KES | 140,379 UGX |
| 10,000 KES | 280,758 UGX |
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1 UGX = 0 KES
Jan 1, 1970, 00:00 UTC
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
Xe- Exchange rate
- 1.308000
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,160.00 USD
+399.33 USD
- Provider
Nationwide- Exchange rate
- 1.289000
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
25,760.66 USD
-399.33 USD
Rates obtained as of 11/25/2025
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 11/25/2025. 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.
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UGX - Ugandan Shilling
Our currency rankings show that the most popular Ugandan Shilling exchange rate is the UGX to USD rate. The currency code for Ugandan Shillings is UGX. The currency symbol is USh.
Ugandan ShillingKES - Kenyan Shilling
Our currency rankings show that the most popular Kenyan Shilling exchange rate is the KES to USD rate. The currency code for Kenyan Shillings is KES. The currency symbol is KSh.
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UGX to KES frequently asked questions
As of 10:12 UTC, the mid-market UGX to KES rate is USh1 = KSh0.0356. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. To see how much this transfer would be with Xe, visit our send money page.
5 UGX equals 0.17 KES using the current mid-market exchange rate of KSh0.0356. If you're looking to send 5 UGX to KES, check if Xe could save you money on your transfer. Get a live quote on our send money page and see the full price upfront.
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Yes. You can set up a UGX to KES rate alert on our rate alerts page or within the Xe app. Get a notification when your desired rate is reached and stay on top of currency shifts.
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