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.
The currency of the United States is the US Dollar. It's code is USD & symbol is $. According to our data, GBP to USD is the most popular US Dollar exchange rate conversion. The most popular banknotes used in the USA are: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100. The US Dollar was introduced in 1792 and is the most traded currency on the foreign exchange market.
The currency of Uganda is the Ugandan Shilling. The 1987 series of UGX is no longer in legal tender. It's code is UGX & its symbol is USh. The most popular banknotes used in Uganda are: USh2, USh5, USh10, USh20, USh50, USh100. The first Ugandan Shilling replaced the East African Shilling in 1987.
As of 15:00 PM UTC today, seventy-five US dollars equals Sh261,833.98 (two hundred sixty-one thousand eight hundred thirty-three 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% (-9.70) against the US Dollar compared to the previous closing exchange rate. Alternatively, you may try converting Ugandan Shillings to US Dollars.
A year ago today, $75.00 would have been exchanged for Sh275,993.84, which is Sh14,159.86 higher than today’s rate. Over the past seven days, the most favorable exchange rate was Sh261,843.68.
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Check the latest currency exchange rates for the US Dollar, Uganda Shilling and all major world currencies.
Just enter the USD amount to be converted to UGX. The US Dollar is the official currency of United States of America. The currency code for the US Dollar is USD. The Ugandan Shilling is the official currency of Uganda. The currency code for the Ugandan Shilling is UGX.
USD to UGX Exchange Rate Trends
Understanding the trends in the USD to UGX exchange rate can be valuable for various financial decisions. Here's a look at recent trends:
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.
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USD to UGX Chart1 USD to UGX exchange-rate stats: high, low, average, and volatility over the last 7, 30, and 90 days.
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| Statistic | Last 7 Days | Last 30 Days | Last 90 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3,483.7 | 3,491.8 | 3,568.2 |
| Low | 3,467.1 | 3,420.4 | 3,420.4 |
| Average | 3,478.8 | 3,465.5 | 3,505.8 |
| Volatility | 0.22% | 0.27% | 0.19% |
Factors Influencing Currency Conversion Rates
Conversion rate is the ratio between two currencies defining the value of one currency to the other. It is useful in foreign exchange markets for trading purposes, hence why it often fluctuate The supply and demand of the currency dictate the conversion rate. That is why institutions such as the governments or the central banks implement policies to inflate or deflate the rates by increasing or decreasing the country's money supply. The exchange rate is the cost of exchanging one currency for another. The rates are generally fluctuating due to economic and political factors. Economic factors are the economic policies implemented, trade balances, economic growth projects, and inflation. Political factors include how politically stable the region is to determine whether it is safe to trade or not.
The currency conversion rates between countries differ because the rates can be floating or fixed. The fixed exchange rate is fixed with another currency. In contrast, the floating exchange rate is calculated based on supply and demand and macroeconomic factors. It depends on the country's government to follow which system suits them best. Then the monetary policies implemented dictate the conversion rate.
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