What happened
The Central Bank updated the current exchange rates for January 12.
- Growth: dollar and ruble;
- Decline: euro.
- Commercial banks are selling dollars at 12,190 soums as of January 12.
Central Bank’s full forecast:
- Dollar — 12 131.55 soums (+22.53);
- Euro — 14 124.76 soums (-14.94);
- Ruble — 153.54 soums (+3.23);
- Pound sterling — 16 268.41 soums (-3.69);
- Japanese yen — 76.92 soums (-0.33);
- Chinese yuan — 1 737.27 soums (+3.5).
Dollar in commercial banks as of January 12:
- Infinbank: sale — 12 190 soums;
- Ipak Yuli Bank: sale — 12 190 soums;
- Ipoteka bank: sale — 12 190 soums;
- Poytaxt bank: sale — 12 190 soums.
Context
- The exchange rate of foreign currencies in Uzbekistan fluctuates depending on global trade trends, external market influences, energy costs, and seasonal business demand.
- The dollar is a key global currency for import settlements — therefore, any fluctuations are reflected in the final prices.
