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FactKazakhstan · NBK FX DesksReportedTier 1 · official

NBK base rate reaches 16.75% with USD/KZT at 462.31 and EUR/KZT at 536.09

EUR/KZT 536.09 vs RUB/KZT 5.34 vs USD/KZT 462.31

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What happened
As of September 1, 2026, the National Bank of Kazakhstan official base rate was 16.75%. Official exchange rates were set at 462.31 KZT per USD, 536.09 KZT per EUR, and 5.34 KZT per RUB.
Who is affected
Kazakhstani SMB importers
When
As of 5 Sept 2026
Opportunity
Kazakhstani SMB importers should audit Q3 settlement schedules against official NBK rates to manage foreign currency conversion costs under high base rates.
Watch next
Upcoming NBK monetary policy rate decisions and official daily KZT exchange rate fixes.
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