The Central Bank has raised the exchange rate of foreign currencies
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan announced new exchange rates of foreign currencies against the som, effective from March 18, 2026. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In this update, an increase in value was observed in most major international currencies. For example, the US dollar rate rose by 37.79 soms, reaching 12,129.01 soms.
Additionally, the euro rate also increased significantly. The euro rose by 124.53 soms, reaching 13,968.98 soms.
There were changes in other currencies as well. The British pound sterling increased by 156.8 soms, rising to 16,175.25 soms.
The Swiss franc rose by 98.65 soms, reaching 15,415.62 soms. The Chinese yuan was valued at 1,761.17 soms, appreciating by 7.85 soms.
The Japanese yen amounted to 76.22 soms, increasing by 0.33 soms. Only the Russian ruble rate saw a decrease.
The ruble depreciated by 1.17 soms, falling to 147.99 soms. The Central Bank set these rates for currency operations, accounting, and other payments.
Thus, while most major currencies appreciated against the som, only the Russian ruble's value slightly declined. These changes are related to internal and external economic conditions and will be considered in future financial operations.
The new rates announced by the Central Bank reflect the current state of the currency market.
