Convert UGX to ZAR — live rate

Convert Ugandan Shillings to South African Rands and compare the real cost of sending money.

UGX
ZAR
1 UGX = 0.0045 ZAR Mid-market rate
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Historical UGX/ZAR exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: UGX to ZAR

1 UGX 0.00 ZAR
5 UGX 0.02 ZAR
10 UGX 0.05 ZAR
50 UGX 0.23 ZAR
100 UGX 0.45 ZAR
500 UGX 2.27 ZAR
1,000 UGX 4.55 ZAR
5,000 UGX 22.75 ZAR

Real cost of UGX → ZAR

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 UGX
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

UGX — Ugandan Shilling
ISO Code UGX
Central Bank Bank of Uganda
Common Notes USh2, USh5, USh10, USh20, USh50, USh100
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ZAR — South African Rand
ISO Code ZAR
Symbol R
Central Bank South African Reserve Bank
Common Notes R10, R20, R50, R100, R200
Learn more about ZAR

What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.