In the interbank market, the exchange rate of the American currency decreased by 20 kopecks to 39.33-39.36 UAH/dollar (buying and selling).
The National Bank of Ukraine reduced the dollar to hryvnia exchange rate for the second day in a row. The European currency also retreated from record values. This was confirmed by data on the regulator’s website on Thursday, May 16.
The official dollar exchange rate on the last working day of the week was set at UAH 39.4305 (-0.1466 UAH). In turn, the euro was set at UAH 42.8452 (-0.0049 UAH).
Today in the interbank market the exchange rate of the American currency decreased by 20 kopecks to 39.33-39.36 UAH/dollar (buying and selling) compared to the previous day’s close.
In the cash market, the dollar exchange rate decreased by 5 kopecks to UAH 40.00.
We remind you that since the beginning of 2024, the hryvnia exchange rate against the dollar has fallen by 5.8%. The Verkhovna Rada said that it corresponds to the planned indicators included in the state budget of Ukraine.
Earlier, the NBU explained the increase in the dollar exchange rate by restoring international aid to Ukraine. This influenced the increase in budget expenditures.
Source: korrespondent
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