USD to UGX Exchange Rate Today
Convert US Dollars to Ugandan Shillings with live USD/UGX rates for Uganda business, NGO work, or gorilla trekking. Best exchange rates compared.
1000 USD =
3,784,267.11UGX
1 UGX = 0.0003 USD
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USD to UGX conversion table
Common amounts at the current mid-market rate of 1 USD = 3,784 UGX.
| USD | UGX |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 3,784 UGX |
| 5 USD | 18,921 UGX |
| 10 USD | 37,843 UGX |
| 25 USD | 94,607 UGX |
| 50 USD | 189,213 UGX |
| 100 USD | 378,427 UGX |
| 500 USD | 1,892,134 UGX |
| 1,000 USD | 3,784,267 UGX |
| 5,000 USD | 18,921,336 UGX |
| UGX | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 UGX | 0.0003 USD |
| 5 UGX | 0.0013 USD |
| 10 UGX | 0.0026 USD |
| 25 UGX | 0.0066 USD |
| 50 UGX | 0.0132 USD |
| 100 UGX | 0.0264 USD |
| 500 UGX | 0.1321 USD |
| 1,000 UGX | 0.2643 USD |
| 5,000 UGX | 1.32 USD |
Mid-market rate — the midpoint banks trade at, before any provider adds a margin. What you actually receive is below.
What you actually get for 1,000 USD
Nobody converts at the mid-market rate. At 1 USD = 3,784 UGX, a perfect conversion of 1,000 USD would be 3,784,267 UGX. Here is what 15 services would really send, fee and exchange-rate margin included.
| Service | Their rate | Fee | You get |
|---|---|---|---|
| MoneyGramcheapest | 3,766 | 1.49 USD | 3,760,680 UGX |
| Instarem | 3,758 | — | 3,757,777 UGX |
| Taptap Send | 3,753 | — | 3,753,047 UGX |
| Sendwave | 3,751 | — | 3,751,344 UGX |
| XE | 3,746 | — | 3,746,424 UGX |
| Paysend | 3,748 | 1.99 USD | 3,740,140 UGX |
| Ria Money Transfer | 3,736 | 1.00 USD | 3,732,735 UGX |
| WorldRemit | 3,726 | — | 3,726,444 UGX |
| Revolut | 3,769 | 11.50 USD | 3,725,190 UGX |
| Pangea | 3,724 | — | 3,724,476 UGX |
| Wise | 3,784 | 22.11 USD | 3,700,597 UGX |
| Remitly | 3,711 | 2.99 USD | 3,699,568 UGX |
| Xoom | 3,686 | — | 3,686,255 UGX |
| OFX | 3,651 | 5.00 USD | 3,632,956 UGX |
| Western Union | 3,239 | 7.99 USD | 3,213,375 UGX |
On 1,000 USD, the gap between the best and worst option here is 547,305 UGX — the same money, converted on the same day. That difference is the fee plus the margin each service builds into its rate, and it is the only part of this page you can do anything about. How exchange-rate markups work.
Typical pricing for a bank-funded transfer, not a live quote — promotional offers and payment method can change it. Check the provider before sending.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current USD to UGX exchange rate?
The US Dollar to Ugandan Shilling rate typically ranges between UGX 3,600-3,900 per $1 USD. Federal Reserve policy, Uganda's coffee exports, oil discoveries, and Bank of Uganda decisions influence this pair. Uganda's economy is growing with oil production starting in 2025.
Why do people need USD to UGX conversion?
Common uses include NGO and development work (Uganda receives significant aid), American missionaries and volunteers, business in Uganda's growing economy, oil sector investments, gorilla trekking tourism in Bwindi Forest, and education at Makerere University or international schools.
How stable is the Ugandan Shilling?
UGX experiences gradual depreciation (3-5% annually) due to inflation and trade deficits. Bank of Uganda intervenes to prevent sharp swings. Coffee exports (30% of export earnings) and upcoming oil production help support the currency. Political stability since 1986 provides relative confidence.
What's the best way to get UGX with US Dollars?
Use Wise or WorldRemit for transfers (2-3% markup), exchange at Kampala forex bureaus on Kampala Road for better rates than banks, avoid Entebbe airport exchange (poor rates), withdraw from ATMs in major cities, and use US banks for international transfers to Stanbic or Centenary Bank.
When should I convert USD to UGX?
Seattle NGO workers in Kampala benefit when dollar exceeds UGX3,800, stretching $100K budgets to UGX380M versus UGX360M at UGX3,600. American charities in Uganda (250+ organizations) funding education/healthcare watch Fed decisions. US tourists booking Bwindi gorilla permits ($1,500 each, world-famous) convert living expenses when shilling weak. The difference between UGX3,600 and UGX3,800 equals $5,263 on UGX20M, a significant amount for California or Texas charities funding Entebbe schools or American families timing Uganda safaris and Nile rafting adventures.
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