Euro Notches All-Time Best Rate While Dollar Eases Slightly

Exchange Rates for August 21, 2026

According to 5 канал — Економіка: Ukraine's central bank issues official exchange rates daily for accounting and foreign-exchange transactions. The latest figures, released for August 21, 2026, put the U.S. dollar at 44.61 hryvnias and the euro at 52.13 hryvnias. Compared with the previous day, the dollar declined, while the euro climbed by roughly 50 kopecks over the week and reached a new historical peak.

What's Behind the Currency Moves

Vasyl Furman, a member of the National Bank of Ukraine's Council, explained the dollar's retreat as a result of short-term economic signals from the United States. He pointed to the latest reports showing the world's largest economy is cooling down:

"July retail sales were down, the labor market slowed somewhat, and inflation came in at a more moderate pace." - Vasyl Furman

On the financial front, Ukraine's situation is also drawing attention from international lenders. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to consider the first review of the country's extended financing program. Kyiv has submitted requests for waivers regarding a missed performance criterion and for financing guarantees, with these items included in the IMF's consultation schedule for the year.

In his first international phone call, Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi spoke with Dan Katz, the IMF's First Deputy Managing Director. Their conversation centered on preparations for the IMF Executive Board meeting that will review the first assessment of Ukraine's extended credit facility.

As a result, both currency market developments and IMF-related matters remain central for Ukrainian authorities and international financial institutions. The exchange-rate trend highlights how global economic conditions are affecting Ukraine, while the ongoing IMF talks underscore the significance of international support in a period of economic instability.