NBU's net interbank currency sales up 2 times to USD 5.3 billion in December

In December 2024, the net sale of currency by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) amounted to USD 5.3 billion, which is 2 times more than the November net sale (USD 2.7 billion).

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

In total, in 2024, the National Bank sold more than USD 35.1 billion in currencies.

In November, the NBU bought USD 0.004 billion on the interbank market and sold USD 2.736 billion.

In October, the NBU bought USD 0.002 billion, while selling USD 3.430 billion, in September, the NBU bought USD 0.001 billion, while selling USD 3.214 billion.

In August, the NBU almost did not buy any currency, but sold USD 2.680 billion, and in July, the NBU bought USD 0.002 billion on the interbank market and sold USD 3.318 billion.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, in November 2024, the net sale of currency by the NBU amounted to USD 2.732 billion, which is 20.3% less than the October net sale (USD 3.428 billion).

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.