# UGX to ZAR exchange rate

1 UGX = 0.0040368 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 247.721 UGX, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
- To: South African Rand (ZAR)
- Rate: 0.004036799904
- Inverse rate: 247.720973
- Edition time: 2026-11-05T00:00:01.000Z
- Next edition: 2026-11-06T00:00:01.000Z

This is the daily reference rate. Plans get updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

## UGX to ZAR

| Amount in UGX | Converted to ZAR |
| --- | --- |
| 1 UGX | 0.0040368 ZAR |
| 5 UGX | 0.020184 ZAR |
| 10 UGX | 0.040368 ZAR |
| 25 UGX | 0.10092 ZAR |
| 50 UGX | 0.20184 ZAR |
| 100 UGX | 0.40368 ZAR |
| 250 UGX | 1.01 ZAR |
| 500 UGX | 2.02 ZAR |
| 1,000 UGX | 4.04 ZAR |
| 5,000 UGX | 20.18 ZAR |
| 10,000 UGX | 40.37 ZAR |

## ZAR to UGX

| Amount in ZAR | Converted to UGX |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZAR | 247.72 UGX |
| 5 ZAR | 1,238.6 UGX |
| 10 ZAR | 2,477.21 UGX |
| 25 ZAR | 6,193.02 UGX |
| 50 ZAR | 12,386.05 UGX |
| 100 ZAR | 24,772.1 UGX |
| 250 ZAR | 61,930.24 UGX |
| 500 ZAR | 123,860.49 UGX |
| 1,000 ZAR | 247,720.97 UGX |
| 5,000 ZAR | 1,238,604.87 UGX |
| 10,000 ZAR | 2,477,209.73 UGX |

## UGX to ZAR history

Daily closing rates for 1 UGX in ZAR.

- 30-day change: +2.99%
- 1-year high: 0.00406066 on 2026-11-04
- 1-year low: 0.00387244 on 2026-10-30

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 0.0040368 |
| 2026-11-04 | 0.00406066 |
| 2026-11-03 | 0.00403792 |
| 2026-11-02 | 0.00391214 |
| 2026-11-01 | 0.00389181 |
| 2026-10-31 | 0.00388736 |
| 2026-10-30 | 0.00387244 |
| 2026-10-29 | 0.00391977 |

Every daily rate back to 1999 is available from `/timeseries`; the free plan covers the last 30 days. [Get a free API key](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/auth/login).

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/timeseries?start=2026-10-29&end=2026-11-05&base=UGX&symbols=ZAR" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Get UGX to ZAR from the API

Convert an amount or read the rate alone with a bearer key. Plans with faster editions can also push rates to you with [webhooks](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/docs#webhooks) or stream them over a [WebSocket](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/docs#streaming). [Sign up for a free API key](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/auth/login).

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/convert?from=UGX&to=ZAR&amount=100" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/latest?base=UGX&symbols=ZAR" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Related rates

- [ZAR to UGX exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-ugx.md)
- [UGX exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/ugx.md)
- [ZAR exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/zar.md)
- [UGX to USD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/ugx-to-usd.md)
- [UGX to EUR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/ugx-to-eur.md)
- [UGX to GBP exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/ugx-to-gbp.md)

## Frequently asked questions

### What was the highest UGX to ZAR rate in the last year?

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 UGX = 0.00406066 ZAR on Nov 4, 2026, and the lowest was 0.00387244 ZAR on Oct 30, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +2.99%.

### What is the UGX to ZAR rate today?

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 UGX = 0.0040368 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 247.721 UGX. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

### How often is the UGX to ZAR rate updated?

This page shows the daily reference rate, which is refreshed once a day. The next daily edition is due Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Plans with a faster edition can receive updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

### How do I get the UGX to ZAR rate in code?

Call GET /convert?from=UGX&to=ZAR&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=UGX&symbols=ZAR to get the rate alone.

### Is there a free plan?

Yes. Start on the free plan; no credit card is required. Move to a plan with a faster edition when you need more frequent updates.