1 AOA to UGX - Convert Angolan Kwanza to Ugandan Shilling

Looking at the 30-day window, the AOA/UGX pair traded in a range of 3.8455 to 4.0948. The monthly average was 3.9595 with 1.92% volatility. The relatively low volatility indicates stable trading conditions for the AOA/UGX currency pair.

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 AOA = 3.9278 UGX, updated as of July 3, 2026, 6:14 AM UTC. Mid-market rates represent the fairest available rate and are the midpoint between buy and sell prices on global currency markets. Actual transaction rates from banks or money transfer services may include a markup above this rate.

Angolan Kwanza to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Rate

The AOA/UGX exchange rate tells you how many Ugandan Shilling (UGX) you receive for every Angolan Kwanza (AOA). At the current mid-market rate of 1 AOA = 3.9278 UGX, this pair reflects live supply and demand conditions on the global foreign exchange market. The rate updates every 15 minutes on this page, giving you the most current data available.

What Affects the AOA to UGX Rate

Exchange rates between Angolan Kwanza and Ugandan Shilling are influenced by central bank interest rate decisions, inflation differentials, trade balances, and broader economic data releases from both countries. Political stability, commodity prices, and global risk sentiment can also cause significant moves. Monitoring these factors helps explain why the AOA/UGX rate fluctuates throughout trading sessions and over longer time periods.

Sending Money from AOA to UGX

International money transfers from Angolan Kwanza to Ugandan Shilling can be made through banks, online transfer services, or specialist forex brokers. Transfer times range from instant to several business days depending on the corridor and provider. Online services like Wise, Revolut, and OFX typically offer better rates and lower fees than traditional bank wire transfers, though availability varies by country and currency pair.

Ugandan Shilling Overview

The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) is the official currency of Uganda. Coffee exports and remittances from the diaspora are important foreign exchange sources. The UGX exchange rate against AOA reflects relative economic conditions between the two currency areas.

Mid-Market Rate Explained

The mid-market rate of 1 AOA = 3.9278 UGX shown on this page is the fairest available exchange rate. It sits exactly between the buy and sell prices quoted by major financial institutions. No single provider can offer exactly the mid-market rate since their business model requires a small spread, but the best providers come within 0.5-1% of this benchmark. Use our rate as your comparison baseline.

Reverse Rate: UGX to AOA

The reverse exchange rate is 1 UGX = 0.254593 AOA. This is useful if you are starting with Ugandan Shilling and want to know how much Angolan Kwanza you will receive. Both the forward and reverse rates update simultaneously every 15 minutes on this page. You can also visit our dedicated UGX to AOA converter for the reverse direction.