UGX to ZAR exchange rate
Ugandan Shilling to South African Rand currency converter at the live mid-market rate.
Reference rate (mid-market)
1 UGX = 0.004343 ZAR
1 ZAR = 230.24 UGX
Rate as of . Market reference rate, updated about every 30 minutes.
Reference rate only. MigraPay does not currently support sending Ugandan Shilling (UGX) to South African Rand (ZAR). The rate above is the mid-market rate for comparison; it is not a MigraPay quote.
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UGX to ZAR conversion tables
Popular amounts at today's rate, in both directions.
| UGX | ZAR |
|---|---|
| 1 UGX | 0.004343 ZAR |
| 5 UGX | 0.02172 ZAR |
| 10 UGX | 0.04343 ZAR |
| 20 UGX | 0.08686 ZAR |
| 50 UGX | 0.2172 ZAR |
| 100 UGX | 0.4343 ZAR |
| 200 UGX | 0.8686 ZAR |
| 500 UGX | 2.1716 ZAR |
| 1,000 UGX | 4.3432 ZAR |
| 2,000 UGX | 8.6864 ZAR |
| 5,000 UGX | 21.7161 ZAR |
| 10,000 UGX | 43.4322 ZAR |
| ZAR | UGX |
|---|---|
| 1 ZAR | 230.24 UGX |
| 5 ZAR | 1,151.22 UGX |
| 10 ZAR | 2,302.44 UGX |
| 20 ZAR | 4,604.88 UGX |
| 50 ZAR | 11,512.19 UGX |
| 100 ZAR | 23,024.39 UGX |
| 200 ZAR | 46,048.77 UGX |
| 500 ZAR | 115,121.93 UGX |
| 1,000 ZAR | 230,243.86 UGX |
| 2,000 ZAR | 460,487.73 UGX |
| 5,000 ZAR | 1,151,219.31 UGX |
| 10,000 ZAR | 2,302,438.63 UGX |
UGX to ZAR exchange rate history
Market rate over time, with the high, low and average for any period you pick.
About the Ugandan Shilling and the South African Rand
About the Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
- Symbol
- USh
- Issued by
- Bank of Uganda
- Used in
- Uganda
- Subunit
- no subunit in use
The Ugandan shilling floats freely and is quoted in whole shillings. Transfers to Uganda are usually paid out to MTN Mobile Money or Airtel Money wallets.
About the South African Rand (ZAR)
- Symbol
- R
- Issued by
- South African Reserve Bank
- Used in
- South Africa, and legal tender in Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini
- Subunit
- 100 cents
The rand is the most traded African currency and one of the most liquid emerging-market currencies. It is sensitive to global risk appetite and commodity prices, so its rate can swing more than most.
Why the UGX to ZAR rate changes
The Ugandan Shilling to South African Rand exchange rate is not fixed. It moves with supply and demand for each currency, interest-rate decisions by the central banks that issue them, inflation, commodity prices and the general appetite for risk in global markets. Most emerging-market currencies are priced through the US dollar, so a strong or weak dollar day usually shows up in the UGX to ZAR rate too.
The rate on this page is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between buy and sell prices on the global market, updated about every 30 minutes. Banks and transfer services add a spread and fees on top, so the UGX to ZAR rate you are offered will usually be lower than the figure here. Use it as the benchmark to judge any quote.
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UGX to ZAR FAQ
What is the UGX to ZAR exchange rate today?
1 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) is 0.004343 South African Rand (ZAR), as of 11 Sept 2026, 18:02 UTC. This is the mid-market reference rate, updated about every 30 minutes.
How much is 100 UGX in South African Rand?
100 UGX is 0.4343 ZAR at the mid-market rate.
How much is 1,000 UGX in ZAR?
1,000 UGX converts to 4.3432 ZAR at the mid-market rate.
How much is 2,000 UGX in South African Rand?
2,000 UGX is 8.6864 ZAR at the mid-market rate.
How much is 100 ZAR in UGX?
100 ZAR converts to 23,024.39 UGX at the mid-market rate.
Can I send UGX to ZAR with MigraPay?
Not yet. MigraPay currently sends from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and the euro area to Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and other destinations, plus USDT and USDC wallets. This page is a reference rate for Ugandan Shilling to South African Rand only.
Is the UGX to ZAR rate the same as the mid-market rate?
Yes. It is the wholesale rate between UGX and ZAR on the global market. Banks and transfer services add a spread and fees on top, so the rate you are offered will usually be lower.
How often is this exchange rate updated?
About every 30 minutes, from a global market-data provider. The history chart below shows the daily closing rate for the period you pick.
Rates are mid-market reference rates for information only and are not a quote or an offer to transact.