The National Bank of Ukraine has again pushed the dollar higher against the hryvnia, reaching a fresh record. The regulator’s latest data show an official exchange rate of 40.4832 hryvnia per one dollar as of May 30, marking a rise of 0.0874 hryvnia from the previous peak. This move underscores a currency environment in which the dollar has strengthened for several consecutive days, reflecting broader market dynamics and policy expectations in Ukraine. Source: National Bank of Ukraine.
Over the past week, the dollar’s value climbed steadily, lifting the total increase to 1.08 hryvnia from the start of the stretch. Signals from late May confirm that the currency breached the 40-hryvnia level for the first time on May 24, with the highest observed rate reaching 40.3958 hryvnia per dollar on May 29. Analysts point to a mix of domestic liquidity pressures, external financing considerations, and macroeconomic uncertainty as contributing factors. Source: National Bank of Ukraine.
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the central bank initially anchored the exchange rate at 29.25 hryvnia per dollar while introducing steps to stabilize the financial system. Yet the hryvnia subsequently faced persistent depreciation pressures, culminating in a notable devaluation of about 25 percent from mid-2022 onward as policy tools adapted to evolving conditions. This shift has shaped the longer-term trajectory of the currency and the steps taken by authorities to manage volatility. Source: National Bank of Ukraine.
In October 2023, the regulator announced a transition to a managed flexible exchange rate regime, aiming to contain excessive swings while allowing market forces a degree of influence. Despite that framework, by December 13, 2023, the official dollar rate surpassed 37 hryvnia for the first time in Ukrainian history, highlighting continued volatility and the balancing act between policy buffers and market signals. Source: National Bank of Ukraine.
At the start of May, there were reports that certain banks and pawnshops in Ukraine restricted collateral requirements, notably prohibiting the acceptance of drones and thermal imaging devices in collateral arrangements. These limits reflected risk management measures and evolving collateral valuations in a period of heightened financial stress. Source: National Bank of Ukraine.
Separately, Ukraine had signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Union regarding a loan package valued at six billion euros, signaling international financial support aligned with structural reforms and fiscal stabilization efforts. The agreement underscored the broader international backing that complements the country’s domestic policy actions during a challenging period. Source: National Bank of Ukraine.
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