Official Exchange Rates for March 20, 2026: NBU Sets Dollar and Euro Values

Official Exchange Rates for March 20, 2026

According to Главком: The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has published the official exchange rates for Friday, March 20, 2026. According to the central bank, the official rate for the US dollar is set at 43.96 UAH. The euro is fixed at 50.50 UAH, while the Polish zloty stands at 11.79 UAH.

The rates established by the NBU serve as a benchmark for commercial banks. As of 06:30 on March 20, 2026, the buy/sell rates at several major Ukrainian banks are as follows:

• Oschadbank: USD 43.75 / 44.20; EUR 50.40 / 50.95
• PrivatBank: USD 43.65 / 44.24; EUR 50.22 / 51.02; GBP 58.23 / 58.82; PLN 11.75 / 12
• PUMB: USD 43.70 / 44.30; EUR 50.40 / 51.10; GBP 57.70 / 59.10; PLN 11.68 / 11.98
• Monobank: USD 43.69 / 44.23; EUR 50.31 / 51.01
• Raiffeisen Bank: USD 43.55 / 44.10; EUR 50 / 51; GBP 56 / 59.70; PLN 11.40 / 12.20; CHF 53 / 56.80
• OTP Bank: USD 43.60 / 44.15; EUR 50 / 51; CHF 55 / 56
• UkrSibbank: USD 43.70 / 44.30; EUR 50.20 / 51.10; GBP 57.15 / 59.45; CHF 54.35 / 56.35

Impact on the Currency Market

In a related move, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to conduct an operation to exchange non-cash currency held by banks for cash. This decision could influence future market conditions and exchange rate dynamics.

The official NBU rates are crucial for Ukraine's economic stability, as they form the basis for exchange operations in commercial banks. The central bank's decision to swap non-cash for cash currency may lead to market shifts, affecting monetary policy and financial transactions within the country. Such measures are often implemented to manage the currency market during periods of economic uncertainty, which has been a persistent challenge for Ukraine.

In light of recent developments, the NBU's decision to conduct a currency exchange operation is reminiscent of its earlier measures taken to address market disruptions. For further insights on how such operations impact the financial landscape, you can read about the recent currency exchange initiative scheduled for March 9, 2026, which was prompted by cash transport challenges.