Dollar and Euro Exchange Rates in Ukraine: Current Values as of May 18, 2025

As of Sunday, May 18, the dollar exchange rate in Ukraine remains relatively stable despite external economic challenges. According to experts, in most exchange offices of financial companies and open bank branches, the buying rate for the dollar will be between 41.20 and 41.45 UAH per dollar, while the selling price will range from 41.50 to 41.80 UAH per dollar.

This is reported by AgroReview

Euro Exchange Rate: Current Dynamics

The forecast for the euro exchange rate also indicates a maintained corridor. The purchase of euros will be conducted at a price ranging from 46.30 to 46.60 UAH, while the sale will occur within the range of 46.70 to 46.95 UAH per euro. These estimates were provided by analysts, noting moderate fluctuations and the absence of sharp changes in the currency market.

Impact of External Factors and the Role of the National Bank

Experts emphasize that the war has significantly affected the volumes of Ukraine’s currency market. The small size of the domestic market does not allow the country to play a leading role in shaping global currency trends. Ukraine remains a hostage to the situation regarding the dollar and euro exchange rates.

“The continuation of the war against the backdrop of a very small domestic currency market does not make Ukraine a leading player in the currency games of the largest economies in the world, but rather keeps it in a position of being a hostage to the situation regarding the dollar and euro exchange rates against the hryvnia.”

At the same time, analysts note that the restrictions imposed by the National Bank of Ukraine allow for effective control of the situation in the interbank market. Thanks to the currency interventions, the NBU has managed to maintain control over the dollar quotations and reduce the impact of external economic shocks, which positively reflects on the stability of the hryvnia.