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Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shilling Historical Exchange Rates

Welcome to the KES to UGX exchange rate history page. This page contains detailed daily historical exchange rates between KES and UGX from 2025-3-8 to 2025-12-16, making it easy to look up and reference.

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1 KES = 27.551 UGX

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1 Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shilling Historical Exchange Rate Trends

1 KES = -- UGX

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1 Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shilling Data Statistics

This section organizes the historical exchange rate data of 1 KES to UGX, including daily data over the past 1 day, 15 days, 30 days, and 90 days. It also marks the highest, lowest, and average rates during each period, helping you easily understand how the exchange rate has changed over time, which is useful for currency exchange, transfers, or investment decisions.

Time
Past 1 day
Past 15 day
Past 30 day
Past 90 day
High
27.551
27.8757
28.0803
28.0803
Low
27.551
27.3316
27.3316
26.5183
Average
27.551
27.4854
27.7167
27.2289

Past 7 days historical exchange rates

Below are the daily average exchange rates of KES to UGX for the past 7 days, helping you track the trend during this period. We also provide exchange rate changes of UGX to KES, helping you understand fluctuations from different perspectives and better plan your currency exchange, transfers, or fund management.

KES to UGX - Last 7 Days

KESKESUGXUGX
2025-12-16
27.551
KESKESUGXUGX
2025-12-15
27.5369
KESKESUGXUGX
2025-12-14
27.5369
KESKESUGXUGX
2025-12-13
27.5358
KESKESUGXUGX
2025-12-12
27.5418
KESKESUGXUGX
2025-12-11
27.5103
KESKESUGXUGX
2025-12-10
27.4121

UGX to KES - Last 7 Days

UGXUGXKESKES
2025-12-16
0.036
UGXUGXKESKES
2025-12-15
0.0363
UGXUGXKESKES
2025-12-14
0.0363
UGXUGXKESKES
2025-12-13
0.0363
UGXUGXKESKES
2025-12-12
0.0363
UGXUGXKESKES
2025-12-11
0.0364
UGXUGXKESKES
2025-12-10
0.0365

KESKES - Kenyan Shilling

The Kenyan Shilling was introduced in 1966 to replace the East African Monetary Unit. The KES plays a key role in East African Community trade, supports the development of the country's agriculture and service industries, and is an important pillar of Kenya's economy.

  • Supporting unit:1 shilling = 100 pence (cent)
  • Denomination of banknotes:50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 shillings
  • Reserve currency:No, it is mainly used for the domestic economy.
  • Banknote material:Cotton paper, featuring a watermark and anti-counterfeiting line.
  • Metal composition:Copper-nickel alloy, etc.
  • Currency symbol:KSh
  • Paper currency size:For example, 1000 shillings is approximately 150mm × 70mm.
  • language:en
  • Main unit:Shilling
  • ISO code:KES
  • Currency name:Kenyan Shilling
  • Exchange Rate System:Floating exchange rate system
  • Central Bank:Central Bank of Kenya
  • Safe-haven currency:No, exchange rates are heavily influenced by regional economic and political factors.
  • Coin denomination:1, 5, 10, 20 shillings
  • Countries of Use:Kenya is the only country where it is officially used.
  • Cross-border payment:International transfers are supported through the SWIFT network, with the Kenyan shilling being used in East African trade, while international transactions are primarily settled in US dollars or euros.

UGXUGX - Ugandan Shilling

The Ugandan Shilling has been issued since 1966, replacing the East African Monetary Unit. The UGX is the core of Uganda's economy, supporting the development of agriculture, manufacturing and services. The currency has undergone several inflation adjustments and is currently committed to maintaining a stable exchange rate, promoting national economic growth and regional trade cooperation.

  • Supporting unit:No auxiliary currency unit; auxiliary currency has been abolished.
  • Denomination of banknotes:1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000 shillings
  • Reserve currency:No, the US dollar is the primary reserve currency.
  • Banknote material:Paper-based, with anti-counterfeiting technology.
  • Metal composition:Non-circulating coins
  • Currency symbol:USh
  • Paper currency size:Approximately 150mm × 70mm for 10,000 shillings.
  • language:en
  • Main unit:1 shilling
  • ISO code:UGX
  • Currency name:
  • Exchange Rate System:Floating exchange rate system
  • Central Bank:Bank of Uganda
  • Safe-haven currency:No, regional currency.
  • Coin denomination:Non-circulating coins
  • Countries of Use:Uganda
  • Cross-border payment:The shilling supports SWIFT cross-border payments, but most international transactions are conducted in US dollars and euros.

FAQ

What is the relationship between Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shilling exchange rate and remittance?

The actual amount received during remittance is directly affected by the KES to UGX exchange rate. Differences in rates offered by banks or platforms may lead to significant differences in the final amount. It’s recommended to compare real-time rates and fees from several providers before making a decision.

What exchange rate indicators should be prioritized when making cross-border payments or settlements?

When conducting cross-border transactions, pay attention to real-time rates, the bid-ask spread, settlement fees, etc. Especially for large payments, even small differences in the KES to UGX exchange rate can result in substantial changes in actual amounts.

Why are the Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shilling exchange rates so different across platforms?

Different banks or payment platforms use various pricing mechanisms. Some use mid-market rates; others add wider spreads, fees, and settlement times.tCauses you to see KES to UGX on Platform A as 7.10, while Platform B shows 7.02. Such differences can be significant for large transactions.

Is it necessary to check the historical trend of Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shilling exchange rates before remittance?

be necessary. By examining the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate between KES and UGX, you can determine whether the current exchange rate is high or low, helping you decide whether to immediately remit, lock up the exchange, or delay the transaction to obtain a better price.

How to judge the trend of Kenyan shilling to Ugandan shilling based on historical exchange rates?

Look at the charts of KES to UGX over the past few months. If the trend is upward, it means KES is appreciating and exchanging to UGX is more cost-effective; if downward, you may want to act quickly to exchange at a better rate.
Disclaimer: The exchange rate data on this page is collected from public sources for reference only. Due to frequent fluctuations, XTransfer cannot guarantee accuracy or timeliness. Please refer to the real-time quotes from banks, related institutions, or trading systems.