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Frequently Asked Questions on BOU Services
Some of the frequently asked questions about the Bank of Uganda services
- Does Bank of Uganda sell or buy foreign exchange from the public?
- Does Bank of Uganda sell or buy gold from the public?
- Can an individual open an account with Bank of Uganda?
1. Does Bank of Uganda sell or buy foreign exchange from the public?
Bank of Uganda does not sell or buy foreign exchange from the public. This service is done by commercial banks and forex bureaux.
2. Does Bank of Uganda sell or buy gold from the public?
Bank of Uganda does not sell or buy gold from the public.
3. Can an individual open an account with Bank of Uganda?
No. Bank of Uganda is only banker to government and commercial banks. Individuals can open up bank accoutns with commercial banks.
| February 2018 | April 2018 | |
| CBR | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| February 2018 | March 2018 | |
| Headline | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Core | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| EFU | 11.2 | 10.3 |
| Food Crops & Related Items | -0.7 | -1.7 |
| Currency | Buying | Selling |
| USD (Opening) | 3694.33 | 3704.33 |
| USD (Mid) | ||
| USD (Closing) | ||
| GBP (Opening) | 5153.92 | 5167.87 |
| EUR (Opening) | 4514.64 | 4526.86 |
| KSH (Opening) | 36.91 | 37.01 |
| TSH (Opening) | 1.613 | 1.618 |
| USD 4/24/2018-WAR | 3693.94 | 3703.94 |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 | |
| IBRO | 8.20 | 7.60 |
| Margin | 4.00/5.00 | 4.00/5.00 |
| Rediscount Rate | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| Bank Rate | 14.00 | 14.00 |
| T/Bills (91 days) | 8.76 | 8.76 |
| T/Bills (182 days) | 9.23 | 9.23 |
| T/Bills (364 days) | 9.69 | 9.69 |
| T/Bonds (2 years) | 11.05 | 11.26 |
| T/Bonds (5 years) | 12.57 | 12.64 |
| T/Bonds (10 years) | 14.38 | 14.38 |
| T/Bonds (15 years) | 14.43 | 14.43 |
| December 2017 | January 2018 | |
| Lending Rate | 20.28 | 20.26 |
| Time Deposit Rate | 8.22 | 8.99 |