Ukrainians in January sold and bought currency as actively as before the war: NBU data

In the first month of 2023, Ukrainians bought 100. 3 million more when compared to December last year, breaking the record of April 2021. According to the National Bank, Ukrainians sold cash and non -cash currency in January 2023 for $ 1 227. 9 million (equivalent) and bought $ 1 791. 9 million. The net purchase of currency was $ 564 million. That is, the first month of 2023, Ukrainians bought 100. 3 million more when compared to December last year. Then citizens of the country bought currency for $ 463.

7 million. The NBU noted that at the beginning of the year the population has taken the purchase of dollars very seriously, setting the maximum record in recent years. The last time demand for currency was fixed before the full -scale invasion of the Russian army - in April 2021, Ukrainians bought $ 545. 9 million. In January 2023, most demand (370. 5 million) fell on non -cash currency, which Ukrainians buy from banks at a rate close to official (UAH 36. 6). On the cash market, the rate ranges at 40.

5 UAH/USD. A sharp jump in demand for foreign currency began in December 2022. The NBU explained the reason: this happened because of the significant need for importing energy and electrical equipment, as evidenced by the data of the Macroeconomic and Monetary Inspection of the National Bank. "Demand for currency was formed by fuel and energy industry enterprises, as well as banks to provide payments with international payment systems," the NBU said.