Yuan and Ruble Strengthen, Euro and Tenge Weaken: Currency Rates on July 21

The Kyrgyz currency market saw shifts on July 21, 2026, with the Chinese yuan and Russian ruble experiencing gains against the national som. This marks a reversal for the ruble, which had previously been declining.

In contrast, the euro and the Kazakh tenge depreciated. The US dollar maintained its position without significant change. These fluctuations were reported by both the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and local exchange bureaus in Bishkek.

The yuan showed the strongest performance during the trading session, partially recovering from earlier losses. The ruble's recovery, moving back above 1.12 som, also provided a positive note for these currencies. Meanwhile, the euro saw a slight decrease of 0.02 percent against the som, and the tenge dropped by 0.05 percent.

Data from the National Bank also highlighted the impact of its interventions. As of July 14, 2026, the bank conducted its ninth currency sale of the year, releasing $186.4 million. Year-to-date sales reached $1.47 billion, a significant increase from the $853 million sold in 2025. The bank has not made any currency purchases this year.