USD → 
UGX Rate as of2026-05-18 USD to UGX Converter.
1 USD = 3720 UGX as of 2026-05-18. USD to UGX is supported by Uganda's coffee and gold exports, oil sector activity around Lake Albert with TotalEnergies, and remittances from Ugandans in Boston and Dallas. The shilling has been one of East Africa's stronger performers thanks to disciplined BoU policy and rising export earnings.
USD → UGX Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇺🇬 UGX |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | UGX 3,720 |
| $10.00 | UGX 37,200 |
| $100.00 | UGX 372,000 |
| $500.00 | UGX 1,860,000 |
| $1,000.00 | UGX 3,720,000 |
| $5,000.00 | UGX 18,600,000 |
| $10,000.00 | UGX 37,200,000 |
| $50,000.00 | UGX 186,000,000 |
| $100,000.00 | UGX 372,000,000 |
USD trend over time.
USD to UGX conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Ugandan Shilling at today's rate of 1 USD = 3720 UGX. The reverse holds too: 1 UGX = 0.0003 USD.
| 1 USD | 3,720 UGX |
| 5 USD | 18,600 UGX |
| 10 USD | 37,200 UGX |
| 25 USD | 93,000 UGX |
| 50 USD | 186,000 UGX |
| 100 USD | 372,000 UGX |
| 500 USD | 1,860,000 UGX |
| 1,000 USD | 3,720,000 UGX |
| 5,000 USD | 18,600,000 UGX |
| 10,000 USD | 37,200,000 UGX |
| 1 UGX | 0.0003 USD |
| 5 UGX | 0.0013 USD |
| 10 UGX | 0.0027 USD |
| 25 UGX | 0.0067 USD |
| 50 UGX | 0.0134 USD |
| 100 UGX | 0.0269 USD |
| 500 UGX | 0.1344 USD |
| 1,000 UGX | 0.2688 USD |
| 5,000 UGX | 1.34 USD |
| 10,000 UGX | 2.69 USD |
Why people convert USD to UGX.
The USD/UGX corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Ugandan Shilling side, demand comes from coffee/gold exports, Lake Albert oil sector, and MTN MoMo remittance corridor. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/UGX is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved down 1.6% against the Ugandan Shilling, and over five years it has strengthened about 4.8% (from 3550 to 3720). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Ugandan Shilling you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → UGX rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
