Historic Sri Lankan rupee Ugandan Shilling

Sri Lankan rupee ugandan shilling history for February 2024. The highest quote for this month is 12.707 (27/02/2024) and the lowest 12.707 (26/02/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.

LKR UGX average rate for February 2024 is 12.37155, the change between 01/02/2024 and 29/02/2024 is -5.26 %.

01 February 20241 LKR = 12.06 UGX
02 February 20241 LKR = 12.18 UGX
03 February 20241 LKR = 12.24 UGX
05 February 20241 LKR = 12.23 UGX
06 February 20241 LKR = 12.22 UGX
07 February 20241 LKR = 12.17 UGX
08 February 20241 LKR = 12.20 UGX
09 February 20241 LKR = 12.24 UGX
12 February 20241 LKR = 12.32 UGX
13 February 20241 LKR = 12.31 UGX
14 February 20241 LKR = 12.33 UGX
15 February 20241 LKR = 12.35 UGX
16 February 20241 LKR = 12.36 UGX
19 February 20241 LKR = 12.39 UGX
20 February 20241 LKR = 12.40 UGX
21 February 20241 LKR = 12.44 UGX
22 February 20241 LKR = 12.49 UGX
23 February 20241 LKR = 12.52 UGX
26 February 20241 LKR = 12.65 UGX
27 February 20241 LKR = 12.71 UGX
28 February 20241 LKR = 12.66 UGX
29 February 20241 LKR = 12.70 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.

16/12/2016: Demonetization of 50 Rupee Note

The 50 Rupee banknote was demonetized, leading to widespread confusion and inconvenience as people rushed to exchange their old notes.

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.

01/01/2010: Decimalization of Rupee

The Rupee was decimalized, with the introduction of coins denominated in cents, replacing the previous system of cents represented as a fraction of a Rupee.

17/08/2005: Series of New Banknotes

A new series of banknotes featuring improved security features and a more vibrant design was introduced to combat counterfeiting.

02/05/2003: Introduction of Coins

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

01/06/2001: Introduction of 10 Rupee Coin

The 10 Rupee coin was introduced, replacing the 10 Rupee banknotes, to reduce the cost of production and improve durability.

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.

01/07/1977: Floating Exchange Rate

Sri Lanka shifted to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the value of the Rupee to fluctuate based on market forces.

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.

22/05/1972: Ceylon becomes Sri Lanka

The country changes its name from Ceylon to Sri Lanka, and the currency is renamed Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).

22/06/1966: Introduction of the Ceylon Rupee

The Ceylon Rupee was established as the official currency of Sri Lanka, replacing the Indian Rupee at a rate of 1:2.

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.