Historic Ugandan Shilling Ethiopian birr

Ugandan Shilling ethiopian birr history for August 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.015379 (04/08/2023) and the lowest 0.015396 (03/08/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.11.

UGX ETB average rate for August 2023 is 0.01506, the change between 01/08/2023 and 31/08/2023 is +2.21 %.

01 August 20231 UGX = 0.0153 ETB
02 August 20231 UGX = 0.0152 ETB
03 August 20231 UGX = 0.0153 ETB
04 August 20231 UGX = 0.0154 ETB
07 August 20231 UGX = 0.0154 ETB
08 August 20231 UGX = 0.0154 ETB
09 August 20231 UGX = 0.0153 ETB
10 August 20231 UGX = 0.0152 ETB
11 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB
14 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB
15 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB
16 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB
17 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB
18 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB
21 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB
22 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB
23 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB
24 August 20231 UGX = 0.0150 ETB
25 August 20231 UGX = 0.0150 ETB
28 August 20231 UGX = 0.0150 ETB
29 August 20231 UGX = 0.0150 ETB
30 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB
31 August 20231 UGX = 0.0149 ETB

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.