Ukraine's hryvnia strengthens to UAH 27.20 to U.S. dollar on April 17

The official forex rate against the euro for Friday is fixed at UAH 29.63 per euro.

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The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on April 16 set the official forex rate for Friday, April 17, at UAH 27.20 to the U.S. dollar, which let the country's national currency strengthen by two kopiykas.

The hryvnia slightly rebound after sliding against U.S. dollar for two consecutive days, according to the NBU website.

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The official forex rate against the euro for Friday is fixed at UAH 29.63 per euro – the hryvnia gained one kopiyka in value since Thursday.

The National Bank set the official forex rate for Friday, April 16, at UAH 27.22 to the U.S. dollar, which let the country's national currency weaken by 13 kopiykas. That is, the hryvnia was losing in value for two consecutive days.

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