Gold as strong as ever. The pound is down sharply, the dollar and the franc are also falling

The beginning of April is favorable for the zloty. The Polish currency ends the week with a slight gain against all four major currencies. The zloty appreciated the most against the British pound.

The weakened pound is moving further and further away from the psychological limit of PLN 5. The US dollar and Swiss franc also weakened. Only the euro shows minimal pullback. The balance of the week is definitely favorable for the zloty.

Currency market analysis of the week (March 30 – April 3, 2026)

US dollar (USD) – significant weakening

The dollar cost PLN 3.7257 on Monday. On Tuesday it increased to PLN 3.7408, on Wednesday it fell to PLN 3.6972, on Thursday it rebounded to PLN 3.7195, and on Friday it ended the week at PLN 3.7058. USD ultimately lost 1.99 cents compared to Monday’s rate.

Euro (EUR) – minimal decline

On Monday, the euro cost PLN 4.2832, on Tuesday it increased to PLN 4.2894, on Wednesday it dropped slightly to PLN 4.2874, on Thursday to PLN 4.2869, and on Friday it ended the week at PLN 4.2776. On a weekly basis, the euro lost 0.56 groszy against the zloty.

Swiss franc (CHF) – definitely down

The franc started the week at PLN 4.6564, on Tuesday it increased to PLN 4.6764, on Wednesday it dropped to PLN 4.6587, on Thursday to PLN 4.6516, and on Friday it ended the week at PLN 4.6438. Frank lost 1.26 cents during the week, making him one of the main losers of the week.

Pound sterling (GBP) – the leader of declines

The pound cost PLN 4.9312 on Monday, increased to PLN 4.9426 on Tuesday, dropped to PLN 4.9131 on Wednesday, PLN 4.9103 on Thursday, and ended the week at PLN 4.9055 on Friday. The British currency lost 2.57 groszy against the Polish zloty, being the only currency with a more visible nominal decline.

Summary of the week on the currency market (March 30 – April 3, 2026)

• USD: −1.99 gr (from PLN 3.7257 to PLN 3.7058)

• EUR: −0.56 gr (from PLN 4.2832 to PLN 4.2776)

• CHF: −1.26 gr (from PLN 4.6564 to PLN 4.6438)

• GBP: −2.57 gr (from PLN 4.9312 to PLN 4.9055)

Quotes last week

Exchange rates of the four most important currencies in the period from March 30 to April 3, 2026 according to data from the National Bank of Poland (NBP):

Currency rates – Friday, April 3

• dollar – PLN 3.7058

• euro – PLN 4.2776

• Swiss franc – PLN 4.6438

• pound sterling – PLN 4.9055

Currency rates – Thursday, April 2

• dollar – PLN 3.7195

• euro – PLN 4.2869

• Swiss franc – PLN 4.6516

• pound sterling – PLN 4.9103

Currency rates – Wednesday, April 1

• dollar – PLN 3.6972

• euro – PLN 4.2874

• Swiss franc – PLN 4.6587

• pound sterling – PLN 4.9131

Currency rates – Tuesday, March 31

• dollar – PLN 3.7408

• euro – PLN 4.2894

• Swiss franc – PLN 4.6764

• pound sterling – PLN 4.9426

Currency rates – Monday, March 30

• dollar – PLN 3.7257

• euro – PLN 4.2832

• Swiss franc – PLN 4.6564

• pound sterling – PLN 4.9312

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FAQ – frequently asked questions about changing currency rates

Why do currency rates change daily?

Currency rates change daily because they depend on dynamic processes in the financial market. The most important factors are supply and demand, decisions of central banks, macroeconomic data (e.g. inflation, GDP) and geopolitical events and global crises. Fluctuations are also influenced by investor speculation and seasonal factors, such as holidays or the end of the year.

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When does the National Bank of Poland (NBP) announce exchange rates?

NBP publishes average exchange rates according to the following schedule:

• Table A – average rates of foreign currencies, daily on business days between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
• Table B – average rates of foreign currencies, every Wednesday between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. (if Wednesday is a holiday, the day before).
• Table C – purchase and sale rates of foreign currencies and unit of account rates, every day on business days between 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.

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What causes sudden jumps in currency rates?

Sudden changes in rates may result from sharp fluctuations in demand and supply, decisions of central banks, unexpected macroeconomic data or significant political events.

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Are the exchange rates the same in banks and exchange offices?

NO. NBP rates are average rates used as reference. Banks and currency exchange offices set their own buying and selling rates, which may differ from the values ​​published by the National Bank of Poland.

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