Ukraine's Central Bank Sets Official Exchange Rates for March 17, 2026

Official Exchange Rates for March 17, 2026

According to Главком: The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has published the official exchange rates for the hryvnia as of March 17, 2026. These rates are a key benchmark for the country's financial system. The rates on this date are as follows:

• The US dollar is set at 44.08 hryvnias;
• The euro is set at 50.57 hryvnias;
• The Polish zloty is set at 11.84 hryvnias.

Alongside setting these rates, the NBU also decided to conduct an operation to exchange non-cash foreign currency held by banks for cash.

Exchange Rates as of 06:30 on March 17, 2026

The more precise rates established by the NBU include the following values:

• US dollar (USD) - 44.0803 hryvnias;
• Euro (EUR) - 50.5777 hryvnias;
• British pound (GBP) - 58.5298 hryvnias;
• Polish zloty (PLN) - 11.8470 hryvnias;
• Swiss franc (CHF) - 55.9537 hryvnias.

Exchange rates offered by commercial banks differ from the official NBU rate. For example:

• At Oschadbank, the US dollar trades between 43.90 and 44.25 hryvnias, while the euro is between 50.40 and 51 hryvnias;
• PrivatBank offers the dollar at 43.6 - 44.2 hryvnias and the euro at 49.9 - 50.9 hryvnias;
• PUMB lists the dollar at 43.80 - 44.40 hryvnias and the euro at 50.30 - 51 hryvnias;
• Monobank has set its dollar rate at 43.80 - 44.24 hryvnias and its euro rate at 50.30 - 51.01 hryvnias.

Other major banks, including Raiffeisen, OTP Bank, and Ukrsibbank, also offer their own rates, which vary by institution. For instance:

• At Raiffeisen, the dollar is 43.80 - 44.25 hryvnias, and the euro is 50.10 - 50.95 hryvnias;
• OTP Bank offers the euro at 50 - 51 hryvnias.

The exchange rates set by the National Bank of Ukraine serve as a crucial indicator of the country's economic conditions and influence the financial decisions of both government institutions and commercial banks.

The official exchange rate announced by the National Bank reflects the current economic situation in Ukraine and can influence the rates set by commercial banks.

Given the instability in financial markets, fluctuations in exchange rates can be a significant factor for businesses and individuals planning currency exchanges or taking out loans. Monitoring these currency movements is essential for making informed financial decisions.

In light of these recent rates set by the National Bank of Ukraine, it's important to examine the trends in currency values over the past months. Notably, the exchange rates of the dollar and euro experienced a decline on February 25, 2026, highlighting the volatility in the foreign exchange market and its potential impact on economic stability.