Dollar again exceeded 45 hryvnias: NBU updated official rates
The National Bank of Ukraine set official exchange rates for Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The US dollar rose by 13.88 kopecks and for the first time in recent times returned to the mark of 45 UAH. The euro added 3.34 kopecks. Most other major foreign currencies also increased in price against the hryvnia.
Currency | NBU rate on 20.10.2026 | Change vs 19.10.2026 | Trend |
US Dollar (USD) | 45.0013 UAH | +0.1388 UAH | Increased |
Euro (EUR) | 50.5311 UAH | +0.0334 UAH | Increased |
Pound Sterling (GBP) | 60.0137 UAH | +0.1891 UAH | Increased |
Swiss Franc (CHF) | 54.5523 UAH | +0.0460 UAH | Increased |
Japanese Yen (JPY, 10) | 2.8445 UAH | +0.0055 UAH | Increased |
Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 31.9686 UAH | +0.2634 UAH | Increased |
Australian Dollar (AUD) | 31.4474 UAH | +0.2321 UAH | Increased |
Polish Zloty (PLN) | 11.5582 UAH | +0.0009 UAH | Increased |
Czech Koruna (CZK) | 2.0760 UAH | +0.0001 UAH | Increased |
Moldovan Leu (MDL) | 2.5129 UAH | +0.0111 UAH | Increased |
Romanian Leu (RON) | 9.4886 UAH | +0.0230 UAH | Increased |
Hungarian Forint (HUF, 100) | 13.9200 UAH | +0.0100 UAH |
What changed on the currency market
The official US dollar exchange rate for October 20 rose to 45.0013 UAH against 44.8625 UAH the day before. The euro rose from 50.4977 to 50.5311 UAH. Thus, the hryvnia weakened against both main currencies.
Among the presented currencies, the most noticeable increases were the Canadian dollar – by 26.34 kopecks, the Australian dollar – by 23.21 kopecks and the British pound – by 18.91 kopecks. The smallest change is fixed for the Czech koruna and the Polish zloty.
It should be borne in mind that the official NBU rate is used for statutory purposes and does not necessarily coincide with purchase and sale rates for cash currency in banks and exchange offices.
