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Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
USD:UGX
+0.00%
USh 3543.45
GBP:UGX
+0.00%
USh 4728.91
EUR:UGX
+0.00%
USh 4130.77
Last Updated:
December 08 2025, 9:00 AM UTC (Opening Rate)
Description
Official currency of Uganda, managed by the Bank of Uganda
Data Source
Bank of Uganda (BOU)
Description
The depreciation of the Uganda Shilling in 2023 can be attributed to a confluence of factors, including elevated global commodity prices and declining terms of trade. Coupled with stringent global financial conditions, this led to a mass exodus of portfolio investors from the domestic debt market, causing dollar shortages. Given the ongoing erosion of Uganda's foreign reserves, we project that this trend will persist, primarily driven by substantial external debt obligations totalling approximately $990 million in 2024.

As of January 2024, the country's foreign reserves stood at $3.6 billion, marking a 3% decline from the preceding month and falling below the threshold of four months' import cover. We expect dollar shortages to continue as foreign investors divert their capital to neighbouring countries like Kenya following the recent attractive issuances.

Continuous shilling depreciation will keep the cost of imported goods elevated and contribute to inflation, leading to reduced consumption amongst consumers.
Methodology
The Stears Pan-African exchange rate forecasts employ a refined economic model that combines current market data with advanced theoretical underpinnings to predict the official end-point quarterly exchange rates for major African currencies against the US dollar. 

At its core, the model establishes a baseline for each currency, factoring in both current and forecasted inflation differentials between the African countries and the US.

To ensure our projections reflect the latest market conditions, we apply a data-driven recalibration. This step is critical in anchoring our forecasts in the present-day financial landscape. We then analyse projected month-on-month inflation rates for each quarter, recognising inflation's pivotal role in currency valuation.

We have also introduced a strategic analytical adjustment – an 'analyst’s premium'. This is a calculated refinement, factoring in market-specific variables and economic indicators not fully encapsulated by baseline inflation differentials. This sophisticated adjustment serves to fine-tune our forecasts, providing users with comprehensive, actionable insights tailored for navigating complex financial markets.
Data Sources
Bank of Uganda (BOG), Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
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