The Unidad Indexada, explained simply.
The UI is a unit that adjusts for inflation in Uruguay. Understand what it is, how much it's worth and how to use it so your savings don't lose value — and follow it in Daiku.
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Today's value in pesos
$6.12
Why it matters
The unit that beats inflation
It adjusts for inflation
The value of the UI rises with the CPI. What you save in UI keeps its purchasing power over time.
Built for the long term
Savings, fixed-term deposits, loans and rents in Uruguay are expressed in UI so they don't lose ground to inflation.
Gradual and predictable growth
The UI doesn't ride the mood of the dollar: it tracks prices, rising a little every day.
Easy to follow
Its value is published every day. In Daiku you can hold accounts in UI and see its rate instantly.
UI savings
Account in Unidad Indexada
32,700 UI
Protected from inflation
Save in UI without reaching for the calculator
Daiku lets you hold accounts in Unidad Indexada and see instantly what they're worth in pesos or dollars. Ideal for that long-term savings you don't want inflation to eat away.
- Accounts and balances in UI
- Up-to-date conversion to pesos and dollars
- Built for long-term savings
- The UI rate always in view
How it works
From understanding the UI to saving in UI
Check the value of the UI
See how much it's worth today in pesos and how it has moved recently.
Create a UI account
Track your savings in Unidad Indexada inside Daiku.
Follow your purchasing power
Watch your UI savings beat inflation, month after month.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Unidad Indexada (UI)?
It's a unit of value created in Uruguay that adjusts daily for inflation (CPI). It keeps savings, loans and rents from losing value as prices rise.
How much is the UI worth today?
Its value in pesos is published every day. In Daiku (and on the rates page) you can see today's value and how it has evolved over the past few months.
What is the UI used for?
For savings and fixed-term deposits in UI, mortgage loans, rents and other long-term contracts that adjust for inflation.
Is it worth saving in UI?
If you want to protect your purchasing power against inflation, yes. If you're more worried about the peso losing value against the dollar, it's best to combine UI and dollars.
How do I track my UI savings with Daiku?
You create accounts in UI and Daiku shows you the balance in UI and its equivalent in pesos and dollars, with up-to-date rates. Available in Daiku Pro, with a 14-day trial and no card.
Don't let inflation eat your savings
Track the UI and save in Unidad Indexada with Daiku.
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