The dollar has risen again: NBU exchange rate as of May 13
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rates for May 13. The dollar continued its slow rise, while the euro fell slightly.
What will the exchange rate be, and could the dollar cross the 45-hryvnia mark in the near future? RBC-Ukraine reports.
NBU Exchange Rates
The NBU has set the official exchange rate for Wednesday, May 13. The dollar rose by 2 kopecks to 43.97 hryvnia. Meanwhile, the euro fell by 8 kopecks to 51.64 hryvnia.
For comparison, on May 12, the official exchange rates were as follows:
- dollar – 43.95 UAH;
- euro – 51.72 UAH.
Taras Kozak, founder and president of the UNIVER investment group, stated that theoretically, the National Bank could allow an exchange rate of 45–50 hryvnias per dollar.
According to him, this could be part of a “managed flexibility” policy aimed at “undermining” speculators’ expectations.
At the same time, the expert identified the situation on the front lines and international financial aid as key risks for the currency market.
Kozak noted that Ukraine has already secured approval for a large support package from the European Union. If the government fulfills the conditions set by its international partners, funding will continue to flow.
However, delays in fulfilling these obligations could affect foreign exchange reserves and the hryvnia exchange rate.
Despite this, a sharp jump in the dollar is not currently forecast, and the National Bank continues to monitor the situation on the currency market.
As a reminder, the Russian currency is weakening sharply—the euro has nearly reached 100 rubles.
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