Ukrainian Hryvnia Strengthens: Dollar, Euro, and Zloty All Drop in Official Exchange Rates

Official Exchange Rates for May 30, 2026

According to Главком: On the morning of Saturday, May 30, 2026, the National Bank of Ukraine released its updated official currency exchange rates. Compared to the previous day, the value of the U.S. dollar, the euro, and the Polish zloty all declined. The official rate now stands at 44.26 UAH for one dollar, 51.43 UAH for one euro, and 12.14 UAH for one Polish zloty. Below is the full list of official exchange rates from the National Bank of Ukraine for this date:

• USD - 44.2653 UAH
• EUR - 51.4363 UAH
• GBP - 59.3509 UAH
• PLN - 12.1481 UAH
• CHF - 56.1173 UAH

Bank Rates and the Broader Economic Picture

This downward trend is also visible at commercial banks. For example, Oschadbank lists the dollar between 44.05 and 44.45 UAH, and the euro between 51.35 and 51.85 UAH. At PrivatBank, the dollar ranges from 43.82 to 44.42 UAH, while the euro trades between 50.95 and 51.95 UAH. Similar rates are offered by other major institutions such as PUMB, monobank, Raiffeisen, OTP Bank, and Ukrsibbank.

In a separate move, the board of the National Bank of Ukraine decided to hold the key policy rate steady at 15%. This decision comes after inflation, which had been steadily decelerating from June 2025 through January 2026, has started to rise again. The renewed price pressure stems from a difficult energy situation following Russian strikes, as well as a sharp increase in fuel costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Additional contributing factors include the lagged effects of earlier hryvnia depreciation and rapid wage growth.

The central bank has also authorized an operation to exchange banks' non-cash foreign currency for cash. This initiative could have ripple effects on the currency market and consumer prices across the country. As of 09:10 AM on May 30, 2026, the exchange rates reflect the current conditions in Ukraine's foreign exchange market.

The decline in major currency rates may signal a degree of stabilization amid the high volatility triggered by external shocks. At the same time, keeping the discount rate at 15% underscores the National Bank's commitment to curbing inflation-a critical task given rising prices fueled by the energy crisis and other global challenges. These policy choices are likely to significantly influence Ukraine's economic outlook, particularly in terms of consumer spending and the investment climate.