The National Bank of Ukraine, following Tuesday's trading, has lowered the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar to a new historical minimum of 42.2297 UAH/$1, which is 3.4 kopecks lower than the previous day.
According to market participants, after noon, the rate exceeded the mark of 42.3 UAH/$1, although the reference rate at 12:00 was set at 42.2055 UAH/$1.
By the end of trading, quotes reached 42.33-42.34 UAH/$1 amid sustained demand.
In the cash market, the dollar rate remains around 42.7 UAH/$1, although the spread has narrowed.