USD → 
UGX Rate as of2026-05-18 USD to UGX Converter.
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Current rate
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.
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Rate as of 2026-05-18USD → UGX Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇺🇬
UGX 3,720
Rate: 1 USD = 3720.0000 UGX
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 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 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-18 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
USD trend over time.
Today
3720
1 USD = UGX
1 year ago
3780
↓ 1.6% in 12 months
5 years ago
3550
↑ 4.8% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
USD to UGX FAQ.
Who converts USD to UGX?
Ugandan-Americans remitting to Kampala and Jinja families, NGOs funding refugee programs in Bidi Bidi and Nakivale, EACOP and Tilenga oil project contractors, and coffee buyers paying Bugisu and Mt. Elgon cooperatives.
Best way to send USD to UGX?
Sendwave and WorldRemit deliver to MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money wallets in minutes. Wise supports Stanbic Uganda and Centenary Bank deposits. Mukuru is gaining share for cash pickup.
Is the Uganda shilling stable?
Yes — BoU's inflation-targeting framework and coffee export windfall in 2024-2025 kept UGX in a tight 3,650-3,800 range. The shilling is widely considered EAC's most stable currency over the 5-year horizon.
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