The Strategist

Ukraine considers switching from Dollar to Euro as base currency



05/09/2025 - 04:43



Kiev is beginning to look into the option of changing from the dollar to the euro as its primary currency, the head of the National Bank of Ukraine, Andriy Pyshnyi, informed Reuters. He emphasized that the Ukrainian regulator must address this matter due to Ukraine's possible membership in the European Union, the EU's enhanced role in bolstering the country’s defense capabilities, increased volatility in global markets, and the potential for global trade fragmentation.



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Commenting on the potential shift, Pyshnyi remarked that it is a complex task that demands thorough and varied preparation. He states that dollar transactions still prevail in every sector of the foreign exchange market, though the proportion of euro-denominated transactions is increasing in many areas.

According to the agency, the dollar is predominant in global trade and represents most of the world's reserves. Key economies, such as Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong, link their currencies to it.

Nonetheless, according to Reuters, under Donald Trump, the U.S. initiated a trade war by enforcing substantial tariffs. The decision has prompted some to doubt the dollar's prospective status as the global reserve currency, according to Reuters.


Pyszny noted that a resurgence in investment and consumer engagement, driven by stronger connections with Europe and economic stabilization, might enable economic growth to increase moderately over the next two years to between 3.7 and 3.9 percent. He pointed out, however, that the economic path significantly hinges on the progression of the conflict.

source: reuters.com