Official Exchange Rates for March 19, 2026: NBU Sets Value of Dollar and Euro

Economy 19.03.2026 - 17:01 591 viewed

19.03.2026 - 17:01 591 viewed

Exchange rate of USD and EUR on March 19

Курс валют на 19 березня 2026 року: НБУ оголосив нові котирування для долара та євро.

Official Exchange Rates for March 19, 2026

According to Главком: The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has published the official exchange rates for Thursday, March 19, 2026. As of 06:30 on that date, the U.S. dollar was set at 43.89 UAH, the euro at 50.52 UAH, and the Polish zloty at 11.83 UAH. The NBU's official rates serve as the benchmark for the country's financial system.

The NBU's published rates are as follows:

USD 43.8960
EUR 50.5243
GBP 58.4607
PLN 11.8353
CHF 55.7268

Commercial banks have also set their own exchange rates for buying and selling currency. For instance, Oschadbank offers:

U.S. dollar: 43.75 UAH (buy) / 44.35 UAH (sell)
Euro: 50.40 UAH (buy) / 51.25 UAH (sell)

Privatbank's rates are:

U.S. dollar: 43.75 UAH (buy) / 44.24 UAH (sell)
Euro: 50.31 UAH (buy) / 51.02 UAH (sell)

PUMB Bank offers:

U.S. dollar: 43.70 UAH (buy) / 44.30 UAH (sell)
Euro: 50.40 UAH (buy) / 51.10 UAH (sell)

Monobank has set its rates at:

U.S. dollar: 43.76 UAH (buy) / 44.23 UAH (sell)
Euro: 50.32 UAH (buy) / 50.96 UAH (sell)

Raiffeisen Bank offers:

U.S. dollar: 43.80 UAH (buy) / 44.25 UAH (sell)
Euro: 50.30 UAH (buy) / 51.15 UAH (sell)

OTP Bank's rates are:

U.S. dollar: 43.60 UAH (buy) / 44.15 UAH (sell)
Euro: 50.25 UAH (buy) / 51.25 UAH (sell)

UkrSibbank offers:

U.S. dollar: 43.65 UAH (buy) / 44.25 UAH (sell)
Euro: 50.30 UAH (buy) / 51.20 UAH (sell)

Currency Exchange Operations

The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to conduct an operation to exchange non-cash currency held by banks for cash. This measure is aimed at supporting stability in Ukraine's foreign exchange market.

The published exchange rates reflect the current situation in Ukraine's currency market, where the hryvnia's rate against major foreign currencies remains stable but still high. The NBU's decision to swap non-cash for cash currency may indicate the regulator's attempts to control liquidity and maintain financial system stability amid potential external economic challenges. This policy could influence currency supply and demand, which may, in turn, affect future exchange rate fluctuations. The Ukrainian hryvnia has faced significant pressure since the onset of the full-scale invasion, making such central bank interventions a key tool for economic management.

In light of recent developments, the National Bank of Ukraine's decision to conduct a currency exchange operation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the financial system. For further insights into the factors influencing these measures, you can read more about the recent currency exchange operation scheduled for March 9, 2026, which was prompted by disruptions in cash transport.