Ukraine's Central Bank Slashes Dollar Rate: What Currencies Will Cost on March 19.

Currency Exchange Rates for March 19, 2026

According to TSN.ua: The National Bank of Ukraine has announced its official exchange rates for March 19, 2026. The US dollar has dropped by 5 kopiyky, now trading at 43.89 hryvnias. This decline follows a period of rapid growth in March, during which the greenback briefly surged past the 44-hryvnia mark amid market volatility.

On the same day, the euro fell by 11 kopiyky to 50.52 hryvnias, while the Polish zloty decreased by 5 kopiyky to 11.83 hryvnias. Notably, over the past two weeks of March, the cash dollar has risen by more than one hryvnia. Analysts predict that by the end of the month, the exchange rate could approach 45 hryvnias per dollar.

Implications of the Currency Decline

This recent drop in currency rates, following a prior surge, highlights ongoing instability in Ukraine's foreign exchange market—a trend with potential repercussions for the country's economy. Given these fluctuations and forecasts of further dollar appreciation, both businesses and consumers should brace for possible shifts in the financial landscape, which could drive up prices for goods and services.