May 15 Exchange Rates Released by Ukraine's Central Bank: U.S. Dollar and Euro Decline

Exchange Rates for May 15, 2026

According to Главком: On the morning of May 15, 2026, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) published its official exchange rates, revealing a drop in the value of the U.S. dollar and the euro, while the Polish zloty strengthened. The official rate for the dollar stood at 43.95 hryvnias, and the euro at 51.43 hryvnias. Meanwhile, the Polish zloty was quoted at 12.13 hryvnias. This means the zloty's rise occurred alongside a decline in the two major global currencies.

Additionally, the NBU kept its key policy rate unchanged at 15%. This decision comes amid renewed inflationary pressure, which has been climbing again after a period of slowdown from June 2025 to January 2026. To help stabilize the currency market, the central bank also approved an operation to exchange non-cash foreign currency for cash.

Exchange Rates from the NBU and Commercial Banks

• NBU
  • Official U.S. dollar (USD) rate: 43.9569 UAH
  • Official euro (EUR) rate: 51.4384 UAH
  • Official Polish zloty (PLN) rate: 12.1378 UAH
• Oschadbank
  • U.S. dollar (USD) rate: 43.80 / 44.15 UAH
  • Euro (EUR) rate: 51.35 / 51.80 UAH
• PrivatBank
  • U.S. dollar (USD) rate: 43.72 / 44.24 UAH
  • Euro (EUR) rate: 51.95 / 51.81 UAH
• PUMB
  • U.S. dollar (USD) rate: 43.70 / 44.30 UAH
  • Euro (EUR) rate: 51.30 / 52.00 UAH
• monobank
  • U.S. dollar (USD) rate: 43.76 / 44.22 UAH
  • Euro (EUR) rate: 51.00 / 51.70 UAH
• Raiffeisen
  • U.S. dollar (USD) rate: 43.75 / 44.17 UAH
  • Euro (EUR) rate: 51.10 / 51.75 UAH
• OTP Bank
  • U.S. dollar (USD) rate: 43.50 / 44.15 UAH
  • Euro (EUR) rate: 50.85 / 51.75 UAH
• Ukrsibbank
  • U.S. dollar (USD) rate: 43.70 / 44.25 UAH
  • Euro (EUR) rate: 51.10 / 51.95 UAH

These shifts in the currency market could have significant implications for Ukraine's economy. Former NBU Council member and ex-chief monetary policy expert at the NBU Secretariat, Vitaliy Shapran, noted that such trends may signal emerging challenges for the country.

The depreciation of the dollar and euro alongside the zloty's appreciation could indicate reduced demand for these currencies in Ukraine, as well as changes in international trade and investment flows. Vitaliy Shapran

By holding the key rate at 15%, the NBU aims to manage inflationary pressures and stabilize the economy amid rising prices. These developments are likely to influence financial decisions for both businesses and consumers in Ukraine in the near term.