# Exchange rates NBP – 12 May 2026
Exchange rates On the Polish market, millions of Poles exchange and travel abroad every day, and today's quotations of the National Bank of Poland show a stable situation on the currency market with some shifts compared to the previous week. Today the euro costs PLN 4,2478 and the US dollar costs PLN 3,6167 — levels worth knowing before each currency exchange. Among the main currencies of the least variation was the Czech koruna, which remains one of the cheapest currencies in terms of gold. Below you will find a complete overview of today's exchange rates and practical tips on how to read and interpret them.
# The most important exchange rates today
Euro (EUR)
Average rate NBP: PLN 4,2478
Purchase rate: 4,1951 PLN | Sales rate: 4,2799 PLN
The euro remains the currency most actively exchanged by Polish travellers and remains close to the average of recent days. For someone planning to travel to or borrow in the euro area, the current euro rate is key information. The difference between the purchase price and the sale is approximately PLN 0,85 per EUR 100 — That's the margin of a cantor or a bank you use.
US Dollar (USD)
Average rate NBP: PLN 3,6167
Purchase rate: PLN 3,5595 | Sales rate: PLN 3,6315
The dollar rate today is in the close range of the last week, which suggests the stability of the main world currency in the Polish market. For investors and US business people, the dollar rate is one of the main indicators of transaction profitability. The dollar remains the most popular reserve currency in the world and most frequently exchanged in currency exchange.
Pound sterling (GBP)
Average rate NBP: PLN 4,8935
Purchase rate: 4,8496 PLN | Sales rate: PLN 4,9476
The British pound, traditionally a strong currency, is noted today at a level indicating relative stability of the pound's rate. Persons planning to travel to or send to the UK money to a family in London should know that the pound is more expensive than the euro by just over PLN 0.65. Exchange rates such as a pound require special attention due to the volatility associated with the Bank of England's policy.
Swiss franc (CHF)
Average rate NBP: PLN 4,6330
Purchase rate: 4,5784 PLN | Sales rate: 4,6708 PLN
Swiss franc traditionally considered safe currency, stays above the dollar level — is a standard situation in foreign exchange markets. For people with loans in Swiss francs, any drop in the course is positive information for their loan portfolio. Today's course of the franc remains in line with trends over the last week.
Czech koruna (CZK)
Average rate NBP: PLN 0,1746
Purchase rate: 0,1725 PLN | Sales rate: 0,1759 PLN
The Czech Crown, although it is the currency of the neighbouring country, remains one of the cheapest in terms of Polish gold. For 100 CZK you will pay only about 17.46 PLN. For tourists travelling to the Czech Republic, Moravia or Prague, Czech koruna is a currency easy to exchange and with relatively low exchange margins.
Norwegian krone (NOK)
Average rate NBP: PLN 0,3943
Purchase rate: PLN 0,3874 | Sales rate: PLN 0,3952
The Norwegian krone, the currency of the country with one of the highest standards of living in Europe, is below PLN 0.40. For persons working in Norway or planning to go to that Nordic country, the course level remains important for assessing purchasing power of earnings. Norway, although not a member of the EU, maintains an active currency market with Polish gold.
Swedish krona (SEK)
Average rate NBP: PLN 0,3902
Purchase rate: PLN 0,3861 | Sales rate: PLN 0,339
The Swedish krona remains the cheapest currency among the Scandinavian currency standards when converted into gold. For 100 SEK we will list about 39 PLN. For travellers travelling to Sweden or working for Swedish companies, the Swedish koruna course is an important budget planning parameter.
Exchange rates are derived from the official NBP table and shall apply from the date of publication until the following working day.
How did the exchange rates change last week?
Euro (EUR)
Course today: PLN 4,2478 | Course 7 days ago: 4,2544 PLN | Change: -0.0066 PLN (-0.16%)
The euro has slightly weakened against gold over the last seven days, which means that Polish gold has slightly strengthened against the EU currency.
US Dollar (USD)
Course today: PLN 3,6167 | Course 7 days ago: 3,6303 PLN | Amendment: -0.0136 PLN (-0.38%)
Dollar also recorded a slight decrease against gold over a week — is a positive signal for Poles planning to exchange the dollar and for those who have financial obligations denominated in USD.
Pound sterling (GBP)
Course today: PLN 4,8935 | Course 7 days ago: 4,9229 PLN | Amendment: -0.0294 PLN (-0.60%)
Pound sterling recorded a more pronounced decline over seven days, which means strengthening the Polish gold. This is the biggest change in the percentage of the major currencies in the past week.
Swiss franc (CHF)
Course today: PLN 4,6330 | Course 7 days ago: 4,6395 PLN | Change: -0.0065 PLN (-0.14%)
Swiss franc showed a minimal decrease — almost identical to the euro. The secure currency remains stable, which is characteristic of the franc during normal market conditions.
Czech koruna (CZK)
Course today: PLN 0.1746 | Course 7 days ago: 0,1745 PLN | Change: PLN +0.0001 (+0.06%)
Czech Crown has hardly changed in a week — is a currency with extraordinary stability in relation to the Polish gold.
Norwegian krone (NOK)
Course today: PLN 0,3943 | Course 7 days ago: 0,3918 PLN | Change: +0.0025 PLN (+0.64%)
Norwegian krone was slightly expensive to gold — is one of the few currencies that has weakened against gold in the last week, however marginal.
Swedish krona (SEK)
Course today: PLN 0.3902 | Course 7 days ago: 0,3927 PLN | Change: -0.0025 PLN (-0.64%)
Swedish krona showed marginal strengthening of Polish gold — The change is symmetrical to the Norwegian crown, but in the opposite direction.
Last week we observe the general trend of strengthening Polish gold against the main currencies. Pound sterling recorded the largest decrease (-0,60%), which suggests strengthening demand for gold or weakening the British currency. Exchange rates such as the euro, the dollar and the franc remained relatively stable, with minimal changes ranging from -0.14% to -0.38%, indicating a balance in the Polish currency market.
How do you read the NBP courses? Practical Guide
In order to understand correctly the exchange rates published by the NBP, it is important to know that there are three key values. Average rate (mid) is the theoretical value of currency without margin — that it publishes as a benchmark. The purchase rate is the amount that the bank or currency will pay you to sell foreign currency, that is, when you want to sell the euro and receive gold. The sale rate is the amount you will pay for buying a foreign currency — When you want to buy dollars or a pound and pay with gold. The difference between the purchase rate and the sale rate is the margin of the cantor, which is its profit — That's why you always sell cheaper and buy more expensive than the average NBP course says.
# Other NBP exchange rates
Thai Bat (THB) — PLN 0,1116
Australian Dollar (AUD) — PLN 2,6102
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) — PLN 0,4620
New Zealand Dollar (NDD) — PLN 2,1501
Singapore Dollar (SGD) — PLN 2,8411
Hungarian Forint (HUF) — PLN 0,0119
Ukrainian Hryvna (UAH) — PLN 0,0822
Japanese Jen (JPY) — PLN 0,0229
Danish krone (DKK) — PLN 0,5684
Icelandic Krona (ISK) — PLN 0,0296
Romanian Leu (RON) — PLN 0,8148
Turkish lira (TRY) — PLN 0,0796
New Israeli Shekel (ILS) — PLN 1,2421
Chilean Peso (CLP) — PLN 0,0040
Philippine Peso (PHP) — PLN 0,0588
Mexican Peso (MXN) — PLN 0,2096
South African Rand (ZAR) — PLN 0,2187
Brazilian Real (BRL) — PLN 0,7401
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) — PLN 0,9193
Indonesian Rupee (IDR) — PLN 0,0002
Indian Rupee (INR) — PLN 0,0378
South Korean Won (KRW) — PLN 0,0024
Chinese Yuan (CNY) — PLN 0,5321
SDR — PLN 4,9658
# Curiosity of the day
Exchange rates such as Japanese yen or Indian rupee may seem surprisingly low — Just a few cents a unit. — But it's perfectly normal. This is because each country sets its currencies independently, and their purchasing power can be completely different from in Poland. The Indian Rupee is supported by a huge population of India and a rich economy, but its value towards gold is low. The interesting thing is that in exchange currency exchange this low nominal value is of no importance — only the rate expressed in PLN is counted, not the number of digits behind the comma.
# Summary
Exchange rates as of 12 May 2026 show the market in a state of relative balance, with a slight strengthening of the Polish gold against the main currencies. In order to keep track of daily quotes and always have access to current exchange rates, it is worth regularly looking at our digitalnexus portal.pl — we publish complete NBP tables each working day from Monday to Friday. Exchange rates change every day, so it is always worth to check current quotes and compare offers of exchange rates. Thank you for trusting us as a source of information on exchange rates — Come back tomorrow for more ratings!
