Exchange rates in Kazakhstan have risen
In the city of Shymkent, the official exchange rate for the US Dollar (USD) is 538.03 Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT), as announced by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. However, exchange offices in the city may offer slightly different rates.
As of August 15, 2025, the average dollar purchase rate in Shymkent was approximately 537 to 542 KZT, while the selling rate was around the same range. The specific exchange rates for other currencies, such as the British Pound (GBP), Chinese Yuan (CNY), United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED), Turkish Lira (TRY), and Kyrgyz Som (KGS), were not detailed in the available sources, but they can be found on various financial platforms or local exchange office sources.
Comparatively, in major cities like Almaty and Astana, the USD-KZT rates were slightly higher. In Almaty, the average dollar purchase rate was about 540.58 KZT, and the selling rate was around 542.75 KZT. In Astana, exchange offices bought USD at approximately 538.62 KZT and sold it for about 545.61 KZT.
For those seeking rates for other currencies or more detailed local data for Shymkent, additional real-time financial platforms or local exchange office sources would be necessary. It's worth noting that the exchange rates in Shymkent, like in other cities, may differ from the official rates announced by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Kazakhstan Stock Exchange’s weighted average dollar rate on August 15 was 540.87 KZT per USD, reflecting a small premium over the official rate.
It's important to remember that exchange rates can fluctuate frequently, and it's always a good idea to verify the current rates before making any financial transactions. For the most accurate and up-to-date exchange rates in Shymkent and other cities in Kazakhstan, refer to the official sources provided.
| City | Dollar Purchase Rate (KZT/USD) | Dollar Selling Rate (KZT/USD) | Official Rate (National Bank) | |---------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------| | Almaty | 540.58 | 542.75 | 538.03 | | Astana | 538.62 | 545.61 | 538.03 | | Shymkent| Not specified (generally close to Almaty/Astana) | Not specified | 538.03 |
[1] The source for the exchange rates in Shymkent can be found here. [2] For more information about exchange rates in Kazakhstan, visit kurs.kz.
- In the realm of business, understanding the exchange rates is crucial for those operating or traveling in Shymkent, as the average dollar purchase rate in August 2025 was approximately 537 to 542 Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT), while the selling rate was around the same range.
- The exchange rates in the finance industry for other currencies, like the British Pound (GBP), Chinese Yuan (CNY), United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED), Turkish Lira (TRY), and Kyrgyz Som (KGS), can be found on various financial platforms or local exchange office sources, just as the detailed local data for Shymkent can be obtained from similar sources.
