5 thousand Ugandan shillings to Kenyan shillings

Base Currency: UGXQuote Currency: KES

Convert UGX to KES 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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UGX to KES Converter

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

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UGX to KES Chart

Explore the UGX/KES 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.

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UGX to KES Exchange Rate Stability

Volatility distills recent market moves into a clear signal of stability, helping you plan UGX/KES 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 Ugandan shillings and Kenyan shillings

Quick facts for Ugandan shillings and Kenyan shillings.

Ugandan shillings
Ugandan shillings
UGX
Ugandan shillings
ISO 4217
UGX
Symbol
USh
Country
Uganda
Region
Africa
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Kenyan shillings
Kenyan shillings
KES
Kenyan shillings
ISO 4217
KES
Symbol
KSh
Country
Kenya
Region
Africa
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UGX ⇄ KES Conversion Tables

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

UGX
KES
1UGX
0.0361KES
5UGX
0.1804KES
10UGX
0.3607KES
20UGX
0.7215KES
50UGX
1.8037KES
100UGX
3.6074KES
250UGX
9.0185KES
500UGX
18.037KES
1,000UGX
36.0739KES
2,000UGX
72.1478KES
5,000UGX
180.3696KES
10,000UGX
360.7392KES
KES
UGX
1KES
27.7209UGX
5KES
138.6043UGX
10KES
277.2086UGX
20KES
554.4172UGX
50KES
1,386.043UGX
100KES
2,772.086UGX
250KES
6,930.2151UGX
500KES
13,860.4302UGX
1,000KES
27,720.8603UGX
2,000KES
55,441.7206UGX
5,000KES
138,604.3015UGX
10,000KES
277,208.603UGX

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FAQ

Common questions about UGX to KES currency conversion and exchange rates

The exchange rate for UGX/KES 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 Ugandan shillings to Kenyan shillings exchange rate.
To convert Ugandan shillings to Kenyan 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 UGX/KES (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 Ugandan shillings to Kenyan 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.