The national Bank dramatically devalued the hryvnia before the new year holidays
The national Bank dramatically devalued the hryvnia before the new year holidays
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The dollar rose from 29 cents.
The national Bank of Ukraine on Wednesday, 28 December, dramatically increased the US dollar exchange rate – UAH of 26.65, while as of Tuesday, December 27, gave of 26.36 UAH.
The Euro also rose in price – 27,83 (27,54 Tuesday, December 27).
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In the commercial market of currency is traditionally more expensive. One dollar please at least 27 hryvnias 39 kopeks. The minimum value of 28.65 Euro is UAH.
Earlier economists explained the slight devaluation of the hryvnia to the nationalization of PrivatBank. According to financial analyst Vitaly Shapran, the hryvnia will meet 2017 rate of 27 hryvnia for one dollar. “We do not expect any surprises in anticipation of the holidays. Recall that the Verkhovna Rada has canceled taxes (2% fee in the PFC) when buying foreign currency. This will affect the reduction of the difference between the buying and selling and have a positive impact on the exchange rate,” says Shapran.