NBU's net interbank currency sales up 20% to USD 3.2 billion in September

In September 2024, the net sale of currency by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) amounted to USD 3.213 billion, which is 19.9% more than the August net sale (USD 2.679 billion).

This is evidenced by NBU data, the Ukrainian News agency reports.

So, in September, the NBU bought USD 0.001 billion, while sold USD 3.214 billion.

In August, the NBU almost did no buy currency, while it sold USD 2.680 billion.

In July, the NBU bought USD 0.002 billion at the interbank and sold USD 3.318 billion.

In June, the NBU bought USD 0.001 billion at the interbank and sold USD 2.986 billion.

In May, the NBU's net interbank currency sales increased by 34.6% to USD 3.1 billion; in April 2023, the NBU's net currency sales amounted to USD 2.283 billion.

In March 2023, the net sale of currency by the NBU amounted to USD 1.788 billion, which is 18.5% more than the volume of net sales in February (USD 1.509 billion).

In February, the NBU bought USD 0.032 billion at the interbank and sold USD 1.541 billion; in January, the NBU bought USD 0.016 billion at the interbank and sold USD 2.549 billion.

In December 2023, the net sale of currency by the NBU amounted to USD 3.553 billion, which is 45% more than the November net sale (USD 2.5 billion) and is a record figure in 2023.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, the NBU introduced managed exchange rate flexibility from October 3, 2023.

The NBU canceled all currency restrictions for the import of works and services and allowed the repatriation of "new" dividends.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) requires Ukraine to devalue the hryvnia and lower interest rates.