Kazakhstan's currency exchange rates experience a surge: Dollar and Euro witness an uptick.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has announced the official exchange rates for various foreign currencies against the tenge for Saturday, as reported by Liter.kz.
In addition, the published data includes the exchange rates set by local exchange offices in Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent.
Details of the official exchange rates are as follows:
- US Dollar (USD / KZT): 510.81
- Euro (EUR / KZT): 578.59
- British Pound (GBP / KZT): 688.06
- United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED / KZT): 139.08
- Chinese Yuan (CNY / KZT): 71.01
- Turkish Lira (TRY / KZT): 13.08
- Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH / KZT): 12.30
- Kyrgyz Som (KGS / KZT): 5.84
- Russian Ruble (RUB / KZT): 6.51
Exchange offices in major cities like Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent offer their individual buy and sell rates for currencies.
The current day's average rates in these cities are:
Almaty- USD: 510.7 - 512.7 tenge- EUR: 577 - 582 tenge- RUB: 6.35 - 6.47 tenge
Astana- USD: 508 - 514 tenge- EUR: 577 - 584 tenge- RUB: 6.38 - 6.53 tenge
Shymkent- USD: 509 - 512 tenge- EUR: 575 - 580 tenge- RUB: 6.37 - 6.42 tenge
For the rates effective as of May 30, please click here for further details.
In general, local exchange offices in major cities like Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent are essential hubs for exchanging currencies. Rates may vary depending on specific offices and local market conditions. It is advisable to visit local exchange offices or use online currency conversion tools offering real-time data for precise and up-to-date exchange rates.
The cross- comparison of exchange rates revealed similarities among major cities, such as Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent, reflecting the industry's interconnectedness. The finance sector, including businesses related to currency exchange, plays a significant role in facilitating seamless transactions within Kazakhstan and beyond.
