Historic Ethiopian birr Ugandan Shilling

Ethiopian birr ugandan shilling history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 67.013 (24/01/2024) and the lowest 67.58 (04/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.85.

ETB UGX average rate for January 2024 is 67.062, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -0.88 %.

01 January 20241 ETB = 66.67 UGX
02 January 20241 ETB = 66.67 UGX
03 January 20241 ETB = 67.06 UGX
04 January 20241 ETB = 67.41 UGX
05 January 20241 ETB = 67.56 UGX
08 January 20241 ETB = 67.18 UGX
09 January 20241 ETB = 67.26 UGX
10 January 20241 ETB = 66.77 UGX
11 January 20241 ETB = 66.73 UGX
12 January 20241 ETB = 66.73 UGX
15 January 20241 ETB = 66.74 UGX
16 January 20241 ETB = 66.94 UGX
17 January 20241 ETB = 66.97 UGX
18 January 20241 ETB = 67.34 UGX
19 January 20241 ETB = 67.11 UGX
22 January 20241 ETB = 66.81 UGX
23 January 20241 ETB = 67.33 UGX
24 January 20241 ETB = 67.30 UGX
25 January 20241 ETB = 67.26 UGX
26 January 20241 ETB = 67.26 UGX
29 January 20241 ETB = 66.92 UGX
30 January 20241 ETB = 67.17 UGX
31 January 20241 ETB = 67.26 UGX

03/06/2020: COVID-19 Impact on the Shilling

The Ugandan Shilling experienced a significant decline in value due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

01/09/2013: Withdrawal of Old Currency Series

The old series of Ugandan Shilling notes were phased out and replaced with the new currency series.

01/07/2010: Issue of New Currency Series

Uganda issued a new series of currency notes with enhanced security features to reduce counterfeiting.

10/09/2008: Introduction of Birr Denominations

Ethiopia introduced new banknotes of different denominations in an effort to combat counterfeiting and improve security features.

02/05/2003: Introduction of Coins

Uganda introduced coins denominated in Shillings to replace lower-value notes and facilitate transactions.

27/05/1991: Introduction of Birr Coins

Ethiopia introduced coins for the birr denominations, replacing the previous notes.

15/05/1987: Introduction of the 500 Shilling Note

A new 500 Shilling note was introduced to combat the rapid inflation and devaluation of the currency.

17/09/1976: Introduction of New Birr

A new birr was introduced, replacing the previous Ethiopian birr and being equal to 100 old birr.

05/08/1972: Idi Amin's Currency Change

President Idi Amin ordered the demonetization of old Ugandan Shilling notes and replaced them with new ones, causing an economic crisis.

15/06/1966: Introduction of the Ugandan Shilling

The Ugandan Shilling was introduced as the official currency of Uganda following its independence from British colonial rule.

08/07/1945: Decree to Change Birr Decimalization

Ethiopia changed the birr decimalization from talari and ghersh to dollars and cents.

31/12/1931: Introduction of Ethiopian birr

The Ethiopian birr was introduced as the official currency, replacing the Maria Theresa Thaler.

05/07/1931: Ethiopian Monetary Authority Established

The Ethiopian Monetary Authority was established to regulate the country's monetary system and issue currency.

14/02/1894: Introduction of Maria Theresa Thaler

Ethiopia adopted the Maria Theresa Thaler as the official currency, which remained in circulation until 1935.