The Central Bank has updated the current currency quotations for May 21.
- Growth: dollar and ruble, euro.
- Commercial banks are selling the dollar at 12,110 soums as of May 21.
Central Bank’s full forecast:
- Dollar – 12,076.18 soums (+20.37);
- Euro – 13,995.09 soums (-13.76);
- Ruble – 169.47 sum (+0.41);
- Pound sterling – 16,161.55 soums (-2.88);
- Japanese yen – 75.92 soums (+0.14);
- Chinese Yuan – 1,774.86 soums (+3.74).
Dollar in commercial banks as of May 21:
- Asia Alliance Bank: sale — 12,090 soums;
- National Bank of Uzbekistan: sale – 12,100 soums;
- Octobank: sale — 12 100 soums;
- Infinbank: sale – 12,110 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.
