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In the financial world, the value of currencies can fluctuate significantly over time. Let's take a closer look at the US dollar's exchange rate in Belarus on August 16, 2025.
The official dollar rate set by the National Bank of Belarus for August 16, 2025, was 2.9777 rubles. However, it's important to note that the exact exchange rate in Minsk banks and other cities in Belarus on this specific date is not readily available in the searched sources.
Nevertheless, some contextual information can provide us with an approximation. Around mid-August 2025, typical US dollar to Belarusian ruble mid-market rates appeared to be roughly between 3.22 and 3.31 BYN per USD. On August 21, 2025, a mid-market rate of approximately 3.2991 BYN per 1 USD was listed [4].
To find the official exchange rates for specific past dates, the National Bank of Belarus or the banks' official websites in Minsk and other Belarusian cities are the most reliable sources. These institutions publish daily exchange rates.
Alternatively, currency converter and money transfer services such as Wise (formerly TransferWise), Currencies Direct, and Revolut provide historical exchange rate data and can indicate what rates were being offered for transfers near that date [4].
It's worth mentioning that the Russian Central Bank rates do not directly apply, but their published foreign exchange rates relevant to the region could give a general approximation, though no direct BYN-USD data for August 16, 2025, was found [3].
For up-to-date and localized purchase or sale rates in physical branches, contacting or visiting the banks directly in Minsk or other Belarusian cities is recommended.
As for the dollar's performance in the recent past, it has weakened by 0.498 rubles, or 14.34%, since the beginning of the year. Over the past 7 days, the dollar depreciated by 0.0121 rubles, representing a decrease of 0.41%.
In current exchange rates, 1 dollar equals 80.3 Russian rubles, and 1 euro is equivalent to 1.168 dollars. For the latest exchange rates in Belarus, you can check Myfin.
In conclusion, while the exact dollar exchange rate on August 16, 2025, in Minsk banks is not available in the searched sources, an approximate mid-market rate at that period was about 3.3 BYN per USD, and the suggested official and financial service sources are the best places to obtain precise historical exchange rates.
On August 16, 2025, one might approximate the exchange rate of the US dollar to Belarusian ruble in Minsk banks using mid-market rates, which were approximately 3.3 BYN per USD. To obtain precise historical exchange rates, one can refer to the National Bank of Belarus or financial service providers like Wise (formerly TransferWise), Currencies Direct, or Revolut. Furthermore, investing in foreign currencies, including the US dollar, requires careful consideration of exchange rates and other economic factors.
