Ukraine's Central Bank Sets Official Exchange Rates for March 16, 2026

Official Exchange Rates for March 16, 2026

According to Главком: The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has published the official exchange rates for Monday, March 16, 2026. The US dollar is set at 44.13 hryvnias, while the euro is valued at 50.66 hryvnias. The official rate for the Polish zloty stands at 11.87 hryvnias. These official rates serve as a key benchmark for the country's financial system and international trade.

The currency rates, as recorded by banks, were fixed as of 07:00 on March 16, 2026. Specifically, the National Bank of Ukraine listed the following rates:

• US Dollar - 44.1381 UAH
• Euro - 50.6661 UAH
• British Pound Sterling - 58.5779 UAH
• Polish Zloty - 11.8747 UAH
• Swiss Franc - 56.0911 UAH

Commercial banks have also released their own currency exchange rates. Oschadbank offers the dollar at 43.90/44.35 UAH and the euro at 50.55/51.20 UAH. PrivatBank set the dollar rate at 43.75/44.35 UAH and the euro at 50.10/51.10 UAH. PUMB offers the dollar at 43.90/44.50 UAH and the euro at 50.40/51.10 UAH. Monobank quotes the dollar at 43.97/44.44 UAH and the euro at 50.41/51.01 UAH.

Furthermore, Raiffeisen offers the dollar at 43.90/44.33 UAH and the euro at 50.30/51.30 UAH. OTP Bank set the dollar rate at 43.90/44.55 UAH and the euro at 50.50/51.50 UAH. Ukrsibbank offers the dollar at 43.85/44.45 UAH and the euro at 50.30/51.40 UAH.

Currency Exchange Operations

The National Bank of Ukraine has also decided to conduct an operation to exchange banks' non-cash foreign currency for cash. This move is a standard monetary policy tool used by central banks to manage liquidity and influence market conditions.

Changes in exchange rates can reflect economic trends and market fluctuations, which are important for businesses and consumers to monitor.

These cash-for-non-cash exchange operations initiated by the National Bank may indicate an effort to stabilize the currency market amid potential volatility. Tracking these indicators helps in assessing the country's financial situation and making forecasts about future changes in the currency environment.