Shilling ends month on a stable note as market liquidity boosts butlook
The Ugandan shilling closed the month trading steadily at 3660/3670 per dollar, supported by corporate demand and strong inflows from portfolio investors, exporters, and remittance firms, according to Richard Nsubuga, Ag. Head of Trading at Absa Bank Uganda. Short-term projections remain positive, with expectations of the shilling fluctuating between 3640
Ugandan Shilling Remains Stable as Kenya’s Currency Faces Pressure
The Ugandan shilling remained stable throughout the week, trading consistently at 3660/3670 per dollar. The short-term outlook appears positive, with expectations that the shilling will continue its upward trend, likely fluctuating between 3640 and 3690 in the near term. Richard Nsubuga, Trader CIB Markets at Absa Bank Uganda, noted that
Uganda Shilling strengthens amid commodity inflows
The Ugandan shilling demonstrated relative strength in the first week of the month, opening between Shs 3,675 and Shs 3,685 and strengthening to Shs 3,665 / 3,675 by Friday morning. The improvement was primarily driven by portfolio flows, commodity inflows, and remittances, which outweighed corporate demand. The local currency is
