--- title: "Fuel under pressure: why the euro dropped sharply while the dollar froze at 44.75 UAH" description: "📉 Official NBU rate on August 10, 2026: dollar froze at 44.75 UAH, euro dropped to 51.61 UAH. Experts warn: instability in the Middle East and importers' demand for fuel may raise currency rates again. NBU is ready for interventions. #economy #exchangerates #NBU" date: 2026-08-07T13:44:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/currency-rates-august-10-2026-dollar-euro-fuel-factor tags: [ukraine-economy, nbu-currency, dollar-euro-rates, fuel-import, financial-markets] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Fuel under pressure: why the euro dropped sharply while the dollar froze at 44.75 UAH ![Collage with Ukrainian hryvnias, wallet, calculator, and currency symbols illustrating euro and dollar exchange rate fluctuations](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/07/kurs-valyut-10-avgusta-2026-dolar-evro-toplivnyy-faktor/kurs-valyut-10-avgusta-2026-dolar-evro-toplivnyy-faktor-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Official dollar rate on August 10 — 44.75 UAH, euro — 51.61 UAH. - Euro dropped by 6 kopecks, dollar fell by 1 kopeck. - Main risk for the market — oil price instability due to the situation in the Middle East. - Importers may increase demand for currency to purchase fuel. - NBU is ready to use interventions to stabilize the rate. On August 7, 2026, on the eve of Monday, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) fixed the official exchange rate, which showed interesting dynamics: the US dollar remained practically unchanged, stopping at the mark of 44.75 hryvnias, while the euro continued its correction, dropping by 6 kopecks to 51.61 hryvnias. These figures became the result of a complex interaction of market forces and market participants' expectations in the current conditions of geopolitical instability. ### Exchange rate dynamics: dollar in stability, euro in correction Compared to the previous banking day, the US dollar exchange rate fell by only 1 kopeck (from 44.76 UAH to 44.75 UAH), which indicates a temporary stabilization of demand for the American currency. At the same time, the euro demonstrated a more pronounced decline, losing 6 kopecks against the hryvnia (from 51.67 UAH to 51.61 UAH). Experts note that such dynamics may be related to a correction after the growth at the end of last week, as well as the general mood in the interbank market, where a balance between supply and demand is observed. ### Fuel factor: the main source of tension According to Taras Lesovoy, Director of the Financial Markets and Investment Activities Department of Globus Bank, the key factor that can influence the currency market in the coming days remains the situation with the import of oil products. Instability in the Middle East, where geopolitical frictions continue, makes global oil prices unpredictable. This creates additional risks for Ukrainian importers, who are forced to plan purchases in conditions of uncertainty. «Importers will increase the volume of currency purchases and form a certain reserve. Such behavior gives them a temporary and financial buffer, but at the same time increases the overall demand in the interbank market», — explained Lesovoy. It is this factor that can become a catalyst for a new wave of volatility at the end of August. ### The role of the NBU and currency interventions Despite external risks, the National Bank of Ukraine retains the tool to control the situation. According to experts, the regulator will continue to use currency interventions to smooth out sharp fluctuations in the hryvnia exchange rate. This allows maintaining stability in the market and preventing panic among the population and businesses. The official rate on August 10 became another confirmation that the NBU is successfully managing the situation, preventing sharp spikes. ### Contradictory data While most sources agree on the figures of the official rate (44.75 UAH for the dollar and 51.61 UAH for the euro), there are slight discrepancies in the interpretation of the reasons for the changes. Some analysts link the decline of the euro exclusively to global trends in European markets, while others, like Taras Lesovoy, emphasize internal factors, such as importers' demand for currency to purchase fuel. This creates discrepancies in forecasts for the coming week: some expect stabilization, others — a new rise in the dollar rate. ### What to expect in the coming days? In the current conditions of uncertainty, experts recommend that businesses and the population be prepared for possible fluctuations in the exchange rate. If the situation in the Middle East does not improve, demand for currency from importers may increase, which will lead to the strengthening of the dollar and the euro. However, the active position of the NBU and the presence of reserves allow us to expect that sharp spikes can be avoided. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Dollar froze, while euro dropped sharply: currency rates on August 10](https://glavred.info/economics/dollar-zamer-a-evro-rezko-podeshevel-kurs-valyut-na-10-avgusta-10786652.html) - Подтверждение цифр официального курса. - [Currency rates on August 10: how much will the dollar, euro, and zloty cost](https://tsn.ua/ru/groshi/kurs-valyut-na-10-avgusta-skolko-budut-stoit-dollar-evro-i-zlotyy-3144236.html) - Подтверждено по источнику tsn.ua - [National Bank tightened the hryvnia against the euro: official currency rates for Monday](https://www.unian.net/economics/finance/kurs-evro-snizhaetsya-nbu-obnarodoval-oficialnyy-kurs-valyut-10-avgusta-13463697.html) - Дополнительное подтверждение снижения курса евро. - [Dollar and euro took a downward direction: NBU currency rates on August 10 and what fuel has to do with it](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/dolar-i-evro-vzyali-napryamok-znizhennya-1786109691.html) - Основной источник данных о курсах и комментарии Тараса Лесового. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: What is the official dollar rate on August 10, 2026? **A:** The official US dollar rate on August 10, 2026 is 44.75 hryvnias. ### Q: Why did the euro drop? **A:** The euro fell by 6 kopecks due to a correction after the growth at the end of the week and the general balance of supply and demand in the market. ### Q: What influences the exchange rate in August 2026? **A:** The key factor remains the situation with the import of oil products and instability in the Middle East, which affects importers' demand for currency. ### Q: Will the NBU intervene in the market? **A:** Yes, the National Bank of Ukraine will continue to use currency interventions to smooth out exchange rate fluctuations.