Understanding the historical exchange rates between the US Dollar (USD) and the Ugandan Shilling (UGX) is crucial for anyone involved in international transactions, investments, or remittances between the United States and Uganda. This article provides a detailed overview of the USD to UGX exchange rate history, the factors influencing these fluctuations, and tools available to monitor and predict these trends.
To exchange one currency for another, simply input your amount into our user-friendly currency converter. It does the math using the latest exchange rates. For example, if 1 US dollar could be exchanged for 2 euros, that's the rate it'll use to convert your dollars to euros and vise versa.
After you select USD and UGX in the exchange box and enter an amount, the US dollar to Ugandan shilling exchange rate will automatically appear for your reference. Users simply enter the amount (e.g., 100) into the online currency converter, then select the source currency (USD) and target currency (UGX) from the dropdown menus.
No need to click anything else - the system will automatically calculate and display the real-time exchange rate result for 100US dollar to Ugandan shilling. It also provides AI-based analysis, historical rate trends, and exchange rate comparisons from different data sources to help users better understand the conversion and make informed decisions.
Current Exchange Rate and Recent Trends
As of 16:00PM UTC today, one hundred us dollars equals Sh349,111.97 (three hundred forty-nine thousand one hundred eleven ugandan shillings). We use the mid-market rate for USD to UGX conversion. The current exchange rate is 3491.1197. Ugandan Shilling 🔻fell by -0% (-12.94) against the US Dollar compared to the previous closing exchange rate. Alternatively, you may try converting Ugandan Shillings to US Dollars.
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Check the latest currency exchange rates for the US Dollar, Uganda Shilling and all major world currencies. This chart shows data from 2024-11-6 to 2025-11-5. The USD/UGX rate is down -5.13%. In the past 30 days, the USD to UGX exchange rate reached a high of 3,496.22 and a low of 3,417.41, with an average rate of 3,468.24. Over the last 90 days, the USD to UGX exchange rate peaked at 3,574.09 and dipped to a low of 3,417.41, averaging 3,506.32.
Historical Data and Analysis
A year ago today, $100.00 would have been exchanged for Sh367,991.79, which is Sh18,879.81 higher than today’s rate. Over the past seven days, the most favorable exchange rate was Sh349,124.91. This table provides factual data and analysis of currency fluctuations.
Factors Influencing Exchange Rates
Currency exchange rates fluctuate mainly due to a combination of factors, including global economic activity, market sentiment, interest rate changes, inflation, trade imbalances, and central bank monetary policies. For example, when a country has a strong economy and rising interest rates, it may attract more foreign capital, pushing up the value of its currency. Conversely, political instability or economic slowdown may lead to currency depreciation.
Changes in market expectations and speculative activities can also intensify short-term exchange rate fluctuations. By keeping track of both real-time and past exchange rate information, you can plan the timing of your international payments, lock in favorable conversion opportunities, and secure the best 100 US dollar to Ugandan shilling rate.
This helps you reduce cross-border remittance costs, optimize cash flow and usage efficiency, and make every international transaction more secure, transparent, and efficient.
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AI Prediction and Analysis
The AI’s prediction of the US dollar to Ugandan shilling exchange rate is not 100% accurate, but it is based on multiple dimensions of analysis, including historical data, real-time market trends, economic indicators, and geopolitical factors, making it more comprehensive than relying solely on human judgment. Our AI model can process massive amounts of data quickly and continuously update USD to UGX predictions, providing you with real-time trend references.
However, since the foreign exchange market can be affected by unexpected events and policy changes, it is recommended to use AI predictions as a supplementary reference in combination with your financial planning and real-time market information to improve the scientific basis and success rate of your exchange decisions.
Foreign Exchange Rate - Factors affecting Foreign Exchange Rate
Making Cross-Border Payments
You can make convenient cross-border payments via international wire transfer. Currently, you can also make cross-border payments through XTransfer, where we offer more convenient and secure international cross-border payment services, especially when transferring funds to companies in China.
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You can send money to Uganda the way that’s convenient for you: online, with our app, or in person at an agent location. Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union® money transfers. We move money from the United States of America to over 200 countries and territories. Just enter the USD amount to be converted to UGX.
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Additional Information
The United States dollar, symbolized by $, is the official currency of the United States and the world’s primary reserve currency. As the most traded currency globally, it plays a central role in international trade and finance, serving as a preferred medium for global reserves held by governments and institutions. This status as a reserve currency means that many countries hold USD as part of their foreign exchange reserves, which enhances its stability and liquidity. The USD is known for its stability, liquidity, and widespread use in global transactions.
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