Uruguay Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Uruguay's exchange rate was 38.66 in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's exchange rate stood at 38.66 in 2025, a decline of +1.56 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.66 by 2025. Uruguay ranked 80th globally.
Uruguay’s exchange rate has risen steadily since the early 1960s, when the metric was recorded at 0.00, to a World Bank‑reported 38.66 in 2025, placing the country 80th among 190 economies. The all‑time high of 43.55 in 2021 reflects a period of relative depreciation of the local currency, while the historic trough of 0.00 in 1962 marks the earliest observable point in the series. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Uruguay’s rate sits between Türkiye’s 37.74 and Suriname’s 44.33, suggesting a moderate level of exchange‑rate pressure relative to other emerging markets. The 66‑year coverage shows a long‑term trend of gradual weakening, driven by inflation differentials and external debt dynamics. Continued fiscal consolidation and a shift toward export‑oriented growth could moderate depreciation, while external shocks or policy missteps might sustain the upward trajectory observed since the 2021 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 36.99 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 37.82 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 38.66 | - | - |
| 2025 | 38.66 | −1.56 | #80 |
| 2024 | 40.21 | +1.39 | #127 |
| 2023 | 38.82 | −2.35 | #129 |
| 2022 | 41.17 | −2.38 | #129 |
| 2021 | 43.55 | +1.54 | #130 |
| 2020 | 42.01 | +6.76 | #129 |
| 2019 | 35.26 | +4.53 | #127 |
| 2018 | 30.73 | +2.05 | #127 |
| 2017 | 28.68 | −1.49 | #127 |
| 2016 | 30.16 | +2.84 | #128 |
| 2015 | 27.33 | +4.08 | #129 |
| 2014 | 23.25 | +2.76 | #128 |
| 2013 | 20.48 | +0.17 | #128 |
| 2012 | 20.31 | +1.00 | #128 |
| 2011 | 19.31 | −0.75 | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay's exchange rate was 38.66 in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year.
Uruguay's exchange rate peaked at 43.55 in 2021.
The lowest exchange rate in Uruguay was 0.00 in 1962.
Uruguay ranks 80th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uruguay's exchange rate is projected to reach 38.66 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Uruguay in 2025 was 38.66. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_exchange-rate,
title = {Uruguay Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}