Exchange Rates on October 26: Dollar and Euro Rise in Ukrainian Exchange Offices and Banks

At the beginning of the week, a noticeable increase in foreign exchange rates was recorded in Ukraine. On Monday, October 26, 2026, the US dollar and the European currency rose in price across cash exchange offices, as well as in the cash desks and mobile applications of leading commercial banks in the country, demonstrating a steady upward trend in quotes.

Foreign Exchange Market Situation and Exchange Office Data

As of the morning of October 26, the specialized portal Minfin records the average dollar exchange rate in exchange offices at 45.60 hryvnias for purchase, which is 30 kopecks higher than the figures from Friday, October 23. Selling the currency back by citizens is estimated at an average of 45.38 hryvnias, an increase of 23 kopecks.

The European currency in exchange offices is also showing a positive trend. Buying euros today is available at an average rate of 51.30 hryvnias, which is 20 kopecks more expensive compared to previous business days. Citizens can sell euros to exchange offices at a price of 51.05 hryvnias per unit of currency, also adding 20 kopecks to the value.

Quotes of Leading Ukrainian Banks

Commercial banks in the country have established their own quotes amid overall market growth. The average dollar exchange rate in banking institutions is 45.66 hryvnias for purchase and 44.96 hryvnias for sale. Euros in banks are offered for purchase at an average rate of 51.22 hryvnias, while selling them yields 50.30 hryvnias.

In particular, PrivatBank sells dollars in branches at 45.60 hryvnias with an increase of 25 kopecks, while the card transaction rate is set at 45.66 hryvnias. Cash euros at the cash desks of this bank cost 51.20 hryvnias, and card transactions are priced at 51.28 hryvnias. Oщадбанк offers dollars in its mobile application at 45.50 hryvnias and processes card transactions at 45.65 hryvnias, while euros in the mobile application are available at 51.05 hryvnias and via cashless transfer at 51.25 hryvnias.

Policy of Other Financial Institutions

The banking institution PUMB set the cash dollar selling rate at 45.50 hryvnias unchanged, while the commercial rate is fixed at 45.60 hryvnias with an increase of 20 kopecks. Euros at PUMB cash desks are offered to clients at 51 hryvnias, unchanged from previous days.

Meanwhile, at Monobank, the cost of the American currency is 45.64 hryvnias with an increase of 24 kopecks. Clients will have to pay 51.26 hryvnias for the European currency in this digital bank, which is 25 kopecks more expensive than at the end of last week.

Summary and Prospects of the Currency Market

Current dynamics indicate the persistence of demand for foreign currency in Ukraine's domestic market at the end of October 2026. Experts note that such fluctuations reflect both internal market factors and the expectations of financial system participants regarding the further behavior of rates ahead of November, when overall demand for converting savings traditionally increases.