Historic Ugandan Shilling Sierra Leonean leone

Ugandan Shilling sierra leonean leone history for August 2023. The highest quote for this month is 5.8649 (27/08/2023) and the lowest 5.9016 (27/08/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.63.

UGX SLL average rate for August 2023 is 5.46377, the change between 01/08/2023 and 31/08/2023 is +2.89 %.

01 August 20231 UGX = 5.51 SLL
02 August 20231 UGX = 5.49 SLL
03 August 20231 UGX = 5.49 SLL
04 August 20231 UGX = 5.53 SLL
07 August 20231 UGX = 5.56 SLL
08 August 20231 UGX = 5.52 SLL
09 August 20231 UGX = 5.51 SLL
10 August 20231 UGX = 5.45 SLL
11 August 20231 UGX = 5.34 SLL
12 August 20231 UGX = 5.74 SLL
14 August 20231 UGX = 5.32 SLL
15 August 20231 UGX = 5.36 SLL
16 August 20231 UGX = 5.34 SLL
17 August 20231 UGX = 5.34 SLL
18 August 20231 UGX = 5.34 SLL
19 August 20231 UGX = 5.79 SLL
20 August 20231 UGX = 5.79 SLL
21 August 20231 UGX = 5.35 SLL
22 August 20231 UGX = 5.34 SLL
23 August 20231 UGX = 5.35 SLL
24 August 20231 UGX = 5.37 SLL
25 August 20231 UGX = 5.37 SLL
27 August 20231 UGX = 5.87 SLL
28 August 20231 UGX = 5.39 SLL
29 August 20231 UGX = 5.38 SLL
30 August 20231 UGX = 5.35 SLL
31 August 20231 UGX = 5.35 SLL

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.

27/04/2010: Adoption of new currency symbol

Sierra Leone adopts a new currency symbol for the leone (Le), representing its cultural heritage and national identity.

29/07/2003: Introduction of new leone notes

Sierra Leone introduces a new series of leone banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.

02/05/2003: Introduction of Coins

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

22/02/1996: Civil war ends

The Sierra Leonean Civil War comes to an end, providing an opportunity for economic stabilization and currency reform.

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.

29/04/1980: Coup d'etat

A military coup takes place in Sierra Leone, leading to economic instability and a decline in the value of the leone.

15/07/1974: Redenomination of the leone

Sierra Leone redenominates its currency, replacing the old leone with a new leone at a ratio of 1:4.

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.

04/11/1971: Introduction of decimal currency

Sierra Leone adopts a decimal currency system, replacing the pound with the leone as its new official currency.

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.

27/04/1961: Independence of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom, introducing the Sierra Leonean leone as its official currency.