Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has published new foreign exchange rates, which will come into effect from 13 August 2019.

The US dollar rose by 177.13 soums to 8882 soums. It should be noted that for the first time it exceeded the level of 8,800 soums from the beginning of currency liberalization.

The euro increased by 259.8 soums and reached to 9928.3 soums. At the same time, the ruble grew by 2.53 soums and now costs 136.38 soums.

Currency rates are set by the Central Bank on a weekly basis for accounting, statistical and other reporting on foreign exchange transactions, as well as the calculation of customs and other obligatory payments.