Convert UGX to LAK — live rate

Convert Ugandan Shillings to Laotian Kips and compare the real cost of sending money.

UGX
LAK
1 UGX = 5.8283 LAK • Mid-market rate
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Historical UGX/LAK exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: UGX to LAK

1 UGX → 5.83 LAK
5 UGX → 29.14 LAK
10 UGX → 58.28 LAK
50 UGX → 291.41 LAK
100 UGX → 582.83 LAK
500 UGX → 2,914.15 LAK
1,000 UGX → 5,828.30 LAK
5,000 UGX → 29,141.50 LAK

Real cost of UGX → LAK

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 UGX
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

UGX — Ugandan Shilling
ISO Code UGX
Central Bank Bank of Uganda
Common Notes USh2, USh5, USh10, USh20, USh50, USh100
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LAK — Laotian Kip
ISO Code LAK
Symbol ₭
Central Bank Bank of the Lao P.D.R.
Common Notes ₭500, ₭1000, ₭2000, ₭5000, ₭10000, ₭20000, ₭50000, ₭100000
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.