Ugandan Shilling
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Currency of landlocked East African nation; coffee, gold, and oil exporter (oil production beginning Lake Albert); growing tech/mobile money sector (MTN, Airtel); key refugee-hosting nation creates unique FX dynamics
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Ugandan Shilling.
UGX
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
Sh
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1/100 = Cent (not in practical use) Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Uganda
Bank of Uganda (BoU)
Bank of Uganda (BoU)
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Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat
Classified as Fiat in global trade networks
Banknotes
UGX 1
Coins
UGX 100
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Ugandan Shilling, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Bank of Uganda (BoU).
UGX Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Ugandan Shilling's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
Cheaper imports; lower coffee revenues; lower inflation
Weak Currency Impact
Higher coffee/gold revenues; import inflation; fuel price increases
Remittance Role
Uganda receives significant remittances (~$1.4 billion/year); sources UK, USA, UAE from Ugandan diaspora
Central Bank Tools
Central Bank Rate (CBR), Reserve Requirements, OMOs
Common Questions About Ugandan Shilling
Everything you need to know about UGX exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.