Official Exchange Rates for April 17, 2026
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has published its official exchange rates for April 17, 2026. The regulator set the U.S. dollar at 43.6368 hryvnias, the euro at 51.4216 hryvnias, and the Polish zloty at 12.1217 hryvnias. These rates reflect the current economic conditions in Ukraine and the impact of the central bank's monetary policy on the foreign exchange market. The hryvnia is the national currency of Ukraine, and its exchange rate is a key economic indicator.
In a related decision, the NBU's board voted to maintain its key policy rate at 15% annually. This signals a continuation of its monetary policy aimed at stabilizing the economy and controlling inflationary pressures.
Additionally, the National Bank of Ukraine announced a measure to facilitate the exchange of non-cash foreign currency held by banks for cash. This further underscores the regulator's active role in managing the currency market. The official NBU rates are crucial for business accounting and financial institutions.
Exchange Rates as of April 17, 2026
The exchange rates are as follows:
- NBU Official Rates:
- USD 43.6368
- EUR 51.4216
- GBP 59.1148
- PLN 12.1217
- CHF 55.7089
- Commercial Bank Rates (Buy / Sell):
- Oschadbank: USD 43.50 / 43.90; EUR 51.30 / 51.85
- PrivatBank: USD 43.6 / 44.05; EUR 51.36 / 52.08; GBP 59.05 / 59.88; PLN 12.11 / 12.28
- PUMB: USD 43.50 / 44.10; EUR 51.20 / 51.90; GBP 58.30 / 59.70; PLN 11.90 / 12.20
- monobank: USD 43.61 / 44.04; EUR 51.35 / 52.00
- Raiffeisen Bank: USD 43.65 / 44.03; EUR 51.20 / 51.95; GBP 57.20 / 60.30; PLN 11.40 / 12.45; CHF 53.50 / 57.00
- OTP Bank: USD 43.66 / 43.95; EUR 51.27 / 52.00; GBP 58.76 / 59.88; PLN 12.07 / 12.27; CHF 55.50 / 56.50
- UkrSibbank: USD 43.60 / 43.99; EUR 51.30 / 51.81; GBP 58.50 / 60.05; CHF 55.00 / 56.65
This data will be useful for both businesses and consumers planning foreign currency transactions.
Given Ukraine's current economic situation, stability in the exchange rate and the NBU's policy rate are vital for maintaining confidence in the national currency and preventing inflation. The decision regarding the cash exchange operation indicates the regulator's need to respond to market demands amid fluctuating currency needs. These factors are important for analyzing future economic trends in the country.