As of August 15, 2025, the Uzbek som showed a notable rise against major world currencies. The US dollar climbed by 84.22 soums, reaching 12,581.97. The euro also gained strength, increasing by 39.65 soums to 14,698.26. The Russian ruble rose by 0.96 soums to 157.75, while the British pound surged by 115.60 soums to 17,083.80. The Japanese yen and Swiss franc followed suit, increasing by 0.91 and 33 soums respectively. The Chinese yuan strengthened by 12.20 soums, trading at 1,754.24.
Looking ahead to August 18, the trend reverses with all major currencies expected to weaken against the som. The US dollar is projected to fall by 34.59 soums to 12,547.38, and the euro to decrease by 32.88 soums to 14,665.38. The ruble will likely drop by 0.73 soums, the pound by 73.32 soums, and the yen by 0.38 soums. The Swiss franc is forecasted to decline by 27.44 soums, and the yuan by 6.40 soums.
These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of the currency market, urging traders and businesses to stay alert to upcoming changes.
