The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
Compare Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money
Sending money to the United States can be an expensive business, more so if you aren’t even aware of all the hidden fees. Money transfer companies and banks profit by charging you fees and a normally hidden margin on the exchange rate.
Using your Bank to make international wire transfers to India can be especially expensive – often 5% to 10% worse than using a foreign exchange specialist to send to the United States bank accounts or pay a US dollar invoice.
UGX to USD Market Data
Ugandan shilling (UGX) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 UGX = 0.000279 USD
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90d-highs
UGX to USD is at 90-day highs near 0.000279, 1.5% above its 3-month average of 0.000275, having traded in a very stable 3.7% range from 0.000269 to 0.000279
Is the UGX to USD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the Ugandan shilling against the US dollar is to review how the UGX/USD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the UGX to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
UGX/USD
Period
14 Jun 2025
0.000277
2 Week
30 Mar 2025
0.000276
3 Month
28 Jun 2024
0.000269
1 Year
29 Jun 2020
0.000268
5 Year
01 Jul 2015
0.000304
10 Year
03 Jul 2005
0.000579
20 Year
UGX/USD historic rates
UGX to USD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much Ugandan shilling are worth in US dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different UGX amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for UGX to USD?
The best UGX to USD exchange rate is 0.0003 from WorldRemit. This is 7.5% compared to the mid-market rate 0.000279.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
Ugandan shilling (UGX) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Shilling to Dollar comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest UGX-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do UGX-USD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
UGX to USD - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best UGX to USD exchange rate is WorldRemit at 0.0003, 7.5% from the latest mid-market rate 0.000279.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.