Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shillings Exchange Rate

Base Currency: KESQuote Currency: UGX

Convert KES to UGX at the live mid-market rate. Updated approximately every 5 minutes for accurate, transparent currency conversion. MoneyConvert: smart analytics & real-world rates — like you're there.

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KES to UGX Converter

Convert Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shillings instantly. Get live mid-market exchange rates updated in real-time for accurate currency conversion.

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KES to UGX Chart

Explore the KES/UGX exchange rate with our interactive chart featuring real-time mid-market data. Track historical trends across multiple timeframes, view min/max values with exact dates, average rate line, and monitor rate changes at a glance.

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This table shows how the exchange rate has changed over different time periods. The Amount column reflects the value change for your specified quantity, while Change % indicates the percentage movement from the period's start to end.

KES/UGX Daily Rate Change Calendar

Daily mid-market rate changes over the last year. Green indicates UGX weakening (more UGX per KES), red indicates UGX strengthening (less UGX per KES).

Interactive calendar showing daily exchange rate changes. Navigate cells to see detailed information for each day.
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KES to UGX Exchange Rate Stability

Volatility distills recent market moves into a clear signal of stability, helping you plan KES/UGX conversions with fewer surprises.

How we calculate: Status is based on 7D annualized historical volatility (HV) from daily log returns of the mid-market rate after UTC daily resampling (last observation). The tiles show daily HV for the last 7/30/90 daily closes; missing days aren’t interpolated.
Past volatility only — not a forecast. Not financial advice or a personal recommendation. Mid-market reference; provider quotes may differ.

About Kenyan shilling and Ugandan shillings

Quick facts for Kenyan shilling and Ugandan shillings.

Kenyan shilling
Kenyan shilling
KES
Kenyan shilling
ISO 4217
KES
Symbol
KSh
Country
Kenya
Region
Africa
Learn more about KES
Ugandan shillings
Ugandan shillings
UGX
Ugandan shillings
ISO 4217
UGX
Symbol
USh
Country
Uganda
Region
Africa
Learn more about UGX

KES ⇄ UGX Conversion Tables

Side-by-side conversion table for common amounts with live mid-market KES/UGX rates.

KES
UGX
1KES
28.7242UGX
5KES
143.6212UGX
10KES
287.2424UGX
20KES
574.4848UGX
50KES
1,436.2119UGX
100KES
2,872.4239UGX
250KES
7,181.0597UGX
500KES
14,362.1194UGX
1,000KES
28,724.2388UGX
2,000KES
57,448.4776UGX
5,000KES
143,621.194UGX
10,000KES
287,242.388UGX
UGX
KES
1UGX
0.0348KES
5UGX
0.1741KES
10UGX
0.3481KES
20UGX
0.6963KES
50UGX
1.7407KES
100UGX
3.4814KES
250UGX
8.7035KES
500UGX
17.4069KES
1,000UGX
34.8138KES
2,000UGX
69.6276KES
5,000UGX
174.069KES
10,000UGX
348.138KES

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FAQ

Common questions about KES to UGX currency conversion and exchange rates

The exchange rate for KES/UGX fluctuates constantly based on market conditions, central bank policies, and economic indicators. We update our rates in real-time to ensure you always get the most accurate conversion data available. Check the live rate at the top of this page for the current Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shillings exchange rate.
To convert Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shillings, enter the amount in the converter above, and the tool will automatically calculate the equivalent value using the current mid-market exchange rate. You can switch between currencies and adjust amounts in real-time.
The best time to exchange currencies depends on market volatility and your risk tolerance. Check the Price Stability Analysis section above to understand current volatility levels across different timeframes (7-day, 30-day, 90-day). Lower volatility periods typically offer more predictable rates, while higher volatility may present opportunities but with greater risk.
We show mid-market exchange rates KES/UGX (the midpoint between buy and sell prices) without any markup. Banks and currency exchange services add their own margins, fees, and commissions on top of these rates. Our rates reflect the true market value and help you compare offers from different providers.
Yes, use the interactive chart above to view Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shillings historical exchange rates. You can select different time periods (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years or ten years) to analyze trends and patterns in the currency pair's performance.