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Ukrainians are buying up the euro in droves: the share of the currency has reached an all-time high
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Ukrainians are buying up the euro in droves: the share of the currency has reached an all-time high

In June 2026, the share of euros in cash transactions in Ukraine reached a historical high of 28.2%, according to financial analyst Andriy Shevchyshev. This marks a significant increase compared to May, where the euro's share was 26%. Despite the euro weakening against the dollar on global markets, demand for euros in Ukraine continued to rise. Over the first six months of 2026, Ukrainians purchased more cash euros than dollars, with net purchases totaling $1.8 billion—up 18.2% from the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, dollar purchases were slightly lower than previous years. Analysts note that this trend aligns with seasonal behavior, particularly for travel abroad. The potential transition from hryvnia to euro remains conditional on economic stability and regulatory alignment with EU standards.

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Ukrainians are buying up the euro in droves: the share of the currency has reached an all-time high

In June 2026, the share of euros in cash transactions in Ukraine reached a historical high of 28.2%, according to financial analyst Andriy Shevchyshev. This marks a significant increase compared to May, where the euro's share was 26%. Despite the euro weakening against the dollar on global markets, demand for euros in Ukraine continued to rise. Over the first six months of 2026, Ukrainians purchased more cash euros than dollars, with net purchases totaling $1.8 billion—up 18.2% from the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, dollar purchases were slightly lower than previous years. Analysts note that this trend aligns with seasonal behavior, particularly for travel abroad. The potential transition from hryvnia to euro remains conditional on economic stability and regulatory alignment with EU standards.

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