Convert Bulgarian Lev to Ukrainian Hryvnia
Instantly convert Bulgarian Lev (лв) to Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) with our free online calculator.
Reference Table
| Bulgarian Lev (лв) | Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1000 | 1000 |
How to Convert Bulgarian Lev to Ukrainian Hryvnia
Live Exchange Rate Conversion
Convert Bulgarian Lev (лв) to Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) using live exchange rates updated hourly. The rate reflects the current mid-market price — the most accurate reference for currency comparison.
Step-by-Step
- Open the ЛВ to ₴ converter above.
- Enter the amount you want to convert in the ЛВ (Bulgarian Lev) input field.
- The converter fetches the latest exchange rate and instantly shows the equivalent value in ₴ (Ukrainian Hryvnia).
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion direction if needed.
About Bulgarian Lev (лв)
The Bulgarian Lev (BGN, ISO 4217 code 975, symbol лв; the word 'lev' comes from old Bulgarian for 'lion') is the official currency of Bulgaria, issued by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB, est. 1879 — the oldest national institution in Bulgaria continuously operating since national independence). Subdivided into 100 stotinki (singular: stotinka). Banknotes: 5 лв, 10 лв, 20 лв, 50 лв, 100 лв (highest denomination); current series introduced 1999 features Bulgarian historical figures — Hristo G. Danov, Petko Slaveykov, Stefan Stambolov, Pencho Slaveykov, Aleko Konstantinov, Ivan Vazov. Coins: 1 ст, 2 ст, 5 ст, 10 ст, 20 ст, 50 ст, 1 лв, 2 лв. BGN is pegged to the Euro at BGN1.95583 per EUR via the Currency Board Arrangement established 1997 (during Bulgaria's hyperinflation crisis when inflation peaked at 1,058% in 1997). Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007 and ERM-II in July 2020 with a target date for Euro adoption of January 1, 2025 (most recently postponed to January 1, 2026). Once Bulgaria adopts EUR, the BGN-EUR fixing will be locked at the current 1.95583 rate.
About Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴)
The Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH, ISO 4217 code 980, symbol ₴; pronounced 'griv-nia') is the official currency of Ukraine, issued by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU, est. 1991). Subdivided into 100 kopiyok (singular: kopiyka). Banknotes: ₴1, ₴2, ₴5, ₴10, ₴20, ₴50, ₴100, ₴200, ₴500, ₴1000 (the highest denomination, introduced 2019; current series features Ukrainian historical figures — Volodymyr the Great, Yaroslav the Wise, Bohdan Khmelnytsky, Ivan Mazepa, Ivan Franko, Mykhailo Hrushevsky, Taras Shevchenko, Lesya Ukrainka, Hryhoriy Skovoroda, Volodymyr Vernadsky); coins: 10 kop, 50 kop, ₴1, ₴2, ₴5, ₴10. The hryvnia replaced the karbovanets (KBV) on September 2-16, 1996 at 1 UAH = 100,000 KBV — Ukraine's hyperinflation in 1992-1995 had peak annualized rates of ~10,000%. Following Russia's February 24, 2022 full-scale invasion, the NBU initially fixed UAH at 29.25 per USD, then devalued ~25% in July 2022, and shifted to a 'managed flexibility' regime in October 2023. International donor support and EU/IMF/USAID financing have stabilized UAH despite war.
Quick Facts
- Bulgarian Lev (ЛВ) is a currency unit
- Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) is a currency unit
- Exchange rates are updated hourly from live market data
- Rates shown are mid-market (interbank) rates
- This conversion is commonly used in international travel, online shopping, and business transactions
- Use the swap button to convert ₴ back to ЛВ
Understanding Bulgarian Lev
The Bulgarian Lev (symbol: лв) is a unit of currency. The Bulgarian Lev (BGN, ISO 4217 code 975, symbol лв; the word 'lev' comes from old Bulgarian for 'lion') is the official currency of Bulgaria, issued by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB, est. 1879 — the oldest national institution in Bulgaria continuously operating since national independence). Subdivided into 100 stotinki (singular: stotinka). Banknotes: 5 лв, 10 лв, 20 лв, 50 лв, 100 лв (highest denomination); current series introduced 1999 features Bulgarian historical figures — Hristo G. Danov, Petko Slaveykov, Stefan Stambolov, Pencho Slaveykov, Aleko Konstantinov, Ivan Vazov. Coins: 1 ст, 2 ст, 5 ст, 10 ст, 20 ст, 50 ст, 1 лв, 2 лв. BGN is pegged to the Euro at BGN1.95583 per EUR via the Currency Board Arrangement established 1997 (during Bulgaria's hyperinflation crisis when inflation peaked at 1,058% in 1997). Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007 and ERM-II in July 2020 with a target date for Euro adoption of January 1, 2025 (most recently postponed to January 1, 2026). Once Bulgaria adopts EUR, the BGN-EUR fixing will be locked at the current 1.95583 rate.
Bulgarian Lev are commonly used in international travel, online shopping, and business transactions.
Understanding Ukrainian Hryvnia
The Ukrainian Hryvnia (symbol: ₴) is a unit of currency. The Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH, ISO 4217 code 980, symbol ₴; pronounced 'griv-nia') is the official currency of Ukraine, issued by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU, est. 1991). Subdivided into 100 kopiyok (singular: kopiyka). Banknotes: ₴1, ₴2, ₴5, ₴10, ₴20, ₴50, ₴100, ₴200, ₴500, ₴1000 (the highest denomination, introduced 2019; current series features Ukrainian historical figures — Volodymyr the Great, Yaroslav the Wise, Bohdan Khmelnytsky, Ivan Mazepa, Ivan Franko, Mykhailo Hrushevsky, Taras Shevchenko, Lesya Ukrainka, Hryhoriy Skovoroda, Volodymyr Vernadsky); coins: 10 kop, 50 kop, ₴1, ₴2, ₴5, ₴10. The hryvnia replaced the karbovanets (KBV) on September 2-16, 1996 at 1 UAH = 100,000 KBV — Ukraine's hyperinflation in 1992-1995 had peak annualized rates of ~10,000%. Following Russia's February 24, 2022 full-scale invasion, the NBU initially fixed UAH at 29.25 per USD, then devalued ~25% in July 2022, and shifted to a 'managed flexibility' regime in October 2023. International donor support and EU/IMF/USAID financing have stabilized UAH despite war.
Ukrainian Hryvnia are commonly used in international travel, online shopping, and business transactions.
Why Convert Bulgarian Lev to Ukrainian Hryvnia?
When travelling abroad, shopping from international retailers, or managing cross-border business payments, converting between Bulgarian Lev and Ukrainian Hryvnia is an everyday necessity. Freelancers invoicing international clients, investors monitoring foreign markets, and students comparing cost-of-living data all benefit from instant, accurate currency conversion with live exchange rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Bulgarian Lev to Ukrainian Hryvnia?
Enter any ЛВ amount in the converter above. It automatically fetches the latest exchange rate and instantly calculates the equivalent ₴ value. No manual calculation is needed.
How often is the ЛВ/₴ exchange rate updated?
MegaCalc updates currency exchange rates hourly from live market data. The rate displayed reflects the current mid-market rate at the time of conversion.
What is the mid-market ЛВ/₴ exchange rate?
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the buy and sell prices on the global foreign exchange market. It is the most accurate reference rate for comparing currencies. Banks and exchange services add a spread on top of this rate, so the rate you receive at a bank or airport will differ slightly.
Can I convert ₴ back to ЛВ?
Yes. Use the swap button on the converter to reverse the conversion direction and calculate ₴ to ЛВ instantly at the current exchange rate.
Why do I need to convert Bulgarian Lev to Ukrainian Hryvnia?
ЛВ to ₴ conversions are needed for international travel, online shopping from foreign retailers, cross-border business payments, and comparing prices or costs across countries. Investors and freelancers working with multiple currencies also rely on accurate exchange rate data for financial planning.