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UYU to USD - Uruguayan Peso to US Dollar Converter

Convert Uruguayan Peso to US Dollar with daily ECB exchange rates

1 UYU = ~0.0260 USD (rates vary)

Rates verified daily from ECB official reference rates•Source: European Central Bank (16:00 CET daily)•For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Quick Insight

UYU to USD moves gradually with regional trade and commodity cycles. For rough estimates, think in tens of thousands UYU to get a few hundred USD, depending on market conditions.

Use rate alerts and forward contracts for planned payments

✈️ Travel budgeting💼 Cross-border invoicing💸 Remittance planning

Common UYU - USD Conversions

Forex Market Hours

Sydney
22:00 - 07:00 UTC
Closed
Tokyo
00:00 - 09:00 UTC
Closed
London
08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Active
New York
13:00 - 22:00 UTC
Active

Most volatile: London-NY overlap (13:00-17:00 GMT). Best spreads during high liquidity hours.

Upcoming High Impact Events

US Non-Farm Payrolls
First Friday of month
High Impact
USD pairs
ECB Rate Decision
Every 6 weeks
Medium Impact
EUR pairs

These are typical recurring economic events. Actual dates, times, and market impacts may vary. This information is for general awareness only and should not be used as the sole basis for financial decisions. Always verify current schedules from official central bank sources.

Tips & Recommendations

  • 1Airport exchange bureaus often have higher markups (10-15%) compared to other options
  • 2ATMs with local bank cards typically offer rates closer to mid-market rates
  • 3Paying in local currency helps avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC) fees
  • 4Notifying your bank before travel can help prevent unexpected card blocks

Frequently Asked Questions

The rate moves with US and Uruguayan monetary policy, inflation gradients, trade balances, commodity markets, and global risk sentiment. Markets react to policy signals, data releases, and geopolitical developments.

Economic Context

Trading Relationship

The United States and Uruguay exchange goods and services with USD frequently used in invoicing and settlements. The rate influences cross-border pricing, import costs, and investment flows between both economies.

Key Rate Factors

  • •Federal Reserve policy implications on USD strength
  • •Uruguay inflation and monetary policy effectiveness
  • •Trade balance and commodity price forces (beef, soy)
  • •Political stability and governance signals
  • •Global risk appetite and liquidity in USD

Central Banks

Banco Central de la República Oriental del Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay
Sets monetary policy to anchor price stability and manage money supply, influencing short-term rates and currency stability.
Federal Reserve System
Washington, D.C., USA
The US central bank; sets interest rates, manages inflation pressures, and acts as lender of last resort for domestic banks.

Exchange rates fluctuate continuously. This converter provides indicative rates for informational purposes. For large transactions, consult with a licensed financial professional.

Rates sourced from European Central Bank reference rates. ECB Reference Rates