1 Kenyan Shillings to Ugandan Shillings: Understanding the Conversion

To convert Kenyan Shillings (KES) to Ugandan Shillings (UGX), you need to know the current exchange rate. The exchange rate is subject to fluctuations, but as of our knowledge cutoff, 1 KES is approximately equivalent to 4.5 UGX.

One key thing to note is that exchange rates can vary depending on the source and the time of conversion. The rate mentioned above is based on a specific exchange rate provided in our article.

In practical terms, if you're traveling from Kenya to Uganda, you'll want to have a rough idea of the conversion rate to avoid any confusion when exchanging currency.

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The average exchange rate over the period from 2024-2-1 to 2025-1-31 was 28.388 Uganda Shillings per Kenyan Shilling.

You can use a free currency converter that uses actual rates for conversion, which was updated on 2025-02-02.

This means you can rely on the most recent exchange rates when converting Kenyan Shillings to Uganda Shillings.

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So, you're wondering what affects the exchange rate between two currencies. Economic indicators like GDP growth, inflation, and interest rates can impact the exchange rate. These factors can influence the overall health of an economy and how much people are willing to pay for a particular currency.

Geopolitical events like elections and trade agreements can also have a significant impact on the exchange rate. I've seen firsthand how a major election can cause currency fluctuations, especially if the outcome is uncertain.

Central bank decisions, such as interest rate changes, can affect the exchange rate. For example, if a central bank lowers interest rates, it can make borrowing money cheaper, which can lead to an increase in demand for the currency.

Here are some key factors that can affect the exchange rate:

To get the most accurate conversion, it's best to use a free currency converter. The converter uses actual rates for conversion.

The exchange rates of Kenyan Shilling and Ugandan Shilling are subject to change, and it's always a good idea to check the latest rates before making any transactions.

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Understanding your target audience is key to a successful conversion. According to research, 71% of B2B buyers prefer to learn about a product through articles rather than advertisements.

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The Kenyan Shilling (KES) has seen significant fluctuations against the Uganda Shilling (UGX) over the years. In the last six months, the KES/UGX rate has increased by +0.91%.

This means the Kenyan Shilling has gained value compared to the Uganda Shilling. If we look at a longer period, the KES/UGX rate is up +20.43% in the last year, indicating a substantial increase in the Kenyan Shilling's value.

To view the rates between the Kenyan Shilling and the Uganda Shilling for a particular year, you can click on one of the links below:

In the last six months, the Kenyan Shilling has increased in value compared to the Uganda Shilling, with a rate up +0.91%.

The Kenyan Shilling has seen a significant increase in value compared to the Uganda Shilling over the past year, with a rate up +20.43%.

Looking at the 10-day history of the exchange rate, we can see that the Kenyan Shilling has been relatively stable, with a rate of 1 KES = 28.54 UGX on February 2, 2025.

Here's a breakdown of the exchange rate for the past 10 days:

The lowest exchange rate for the Kenyan Shilling against the Uganda Shilling in the last year was 23.559 Uganda Shillings per Kenyan Shilling on February 5, 2024.

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The peak of the last 10 years saw a significant exchange rate between the Kenyan Shilling and the Uganda Shilling. The highest rate was on June 21, 2018, when each Kenyan Shilling was worth 38.803 Uganda Shillings. This marked a notable point in the currency exchange history. The rate was a crucial indicator of the economic conditions at the time.

To convert Kenyan shillings to Ugandan shillings, you can use a currency converter. Simply type in the box how much you want to convert.

To get started, you'll need to select the currencies you want to convert between. This can be done by clicking on the dropdowns and selecting KES as the currency you want to convert from and UGX as the currency you want to convert to.

Our currency converter will show you the current KES to UGX rate and how it's changed over the past day, week or month. This can be very helpful in making informed decisions about your currency exchange.

The average exchange rate over a certain period can be found on the conversion chart. As of the data from 2024-2-1 to 2025-1-31, the average exchange rate was 28.388 Uganda Shillings per Kenyan Shilling.

You can also use a free currency converter that uses actual rates for conversion. The exchange rates of Kenyan Shilling and Ugandan Shilling were updated on 2025-02-02.

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The best KES to UGX exchange rate today is 28.540 UGX, as of February 2, 2025 10:00 AM UTC. This means that for every Kenyan Shilling you exchange, you will receive 28.540 Uganda Shillings.

Here's a quick summary of the steps to convert Kenyan shillings to Ugandan shillings: