Historic South African rand Ugandan Shilling

South African rand ugandan shilling history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 204.51 (01/01/2024) and the lowest 205.65 (02/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.56.

ZAR UGX average rate for January 2024 is 201.18444, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +2.03 %.

01 January 20241 ZAR = 205.1 UGX
02 January 20241 ZAR = 204.9 UGX
03 January 20241 ZAR = 202.0 UGX
04 January 20241 ZAR = 201.8 UGX
05 January 20241 ZAR = 201.8 UGX
06 January 20241 ZAR = 202.8 UGX
07 January 20241 ZAR = 202.8 UGX
08 January 20241 ZAR = 200.3 UGX
09 January 20241 ZAR = 202.9 UGX
10 January 20241 ZAR = 201.6 UGX
11 January 20241 ZAR = 201.7 UGX
12 January 20241 ZAR = 201.6 UGX
14 January 20241 ZAR = 204.0 UGX
15 January 20241 ZAR = 201.7 UGX
16 January 20241 ZAR = 202.0 UGX
17 January 20241 ZAR = 199.3 UGX
18 January 20241 ZAR = 197.8 UGX
19 January 20241 ZAR = 198.8 UGX
22 January 20241 ZAR = 197.9 UGX
23 January 20241 ZAR = 196.4 UGX
24 January 20241 ZAR = 199.6 UGX
25 January 20241 ZAR = 199.9 UGX
26 January 20241 ZAR = 199.9 UGX
28 January 20241 ZAR = 202.6 UGX
29 January 20241 ZAR = 201.2 UGX
30 January 20241 ZAR = 200.8 UGX
31 January 20241 ZAR = 200.9 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.

23/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

The rand experienced significant volatility and depreciation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the country's economy and trade balance.

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.

15/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis Impact

The rand plunged against major currencies due to the global financial crisis and concerns about South Africa's economic stability.

02/05/2003: Introduction of Coins

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

09/11/2001: Rand Weakens to Record Low

The rand weakened to an all-time low against the US dollar, due to global economic uncertainty and domestic political concerns.

01/01/1995: Establishment of Reserve Bank Independence

The South African Reserve Bank gained independence, allowing it to have more control over monetary policy.

27/04/1994: First Democratic Elections

The first democratic elections were held in South Africa, marking the end of apartheid and bringing political stability, positively affecting the rand's value.

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.

01/08/1982: Currency Decimalization

The rand was decimalized, with 1 rand being equal to 100 cents.

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.

14/09/1961: Introduction of the Rand

The South African rand was introduced as the official currency, replacing the South African pound.