USD exchange rate today, May 17, 2026: Remaining high.

Today, May 17th, the USD exchange rate at banks fluctuated slightly, while the free market rate increased by 1 dong. Meanwhile, the DXY index reached 99.28 points due to expectations that the Fed will keep interest rates high.

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USD exchange rate today, May 17, 2026

As of 4:30 AM on May 17th, the central exchange rate at the State Bank of Vietnam was 25,131 VND/USD, unchanged from the previous trading session.

Specifically, at Vietcombank , the USD exchange rate today is currently at 26,107 - 26,387 VND/USD, remaining unchanged in both buying and selling rates compared to the previous trading session.

NCB Bank is buying US dollar cash at the lowest rate of: 1 USD = 25,790 VND

VietinBank is buying US dollars via bank transfer at the lowest rate: 1 USD = 25,990 VND.

Sacombank is buying US dollar cash at the highest rate: 1 USD = 26,207 VND.

VIB Bank is buying US dollar transfers at the highest rate: 1 USD = 26,255 VND.

HSBC Bank is selling US dollar cash at the lowest rate: 1 USD = 26,386 VND

HSBC Bank is selling US dollar transfers at the lowest rate: 1 USD = 26,386 VND

VPBank and VRB are selling US dollar cash at the highest rate of: 1 USD = 26,387 VND.

ABBank, ACB, and Bao Viet are currently selling US dollar transfers at the highest rate: 1 USD = 26,387 VND.

*USD exchange rates at several banks today. Source: Webgia.com.*

In the free market, the "black market" USD exchange rate as of 4:30 AM on May 17, 2026, increased by 1 dong in both buying and selling rates compared to the previous trading session, trading around 26,486 - 26,586 dong/USD.

Today's USD exchange rate on the world market (May 17, 2026)

The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the USD against six major currencies (EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, SEK, CHF), closed at 99.28 points, up 0.48% from the previous closing session.

*The chart shows the recent performance of the DXY index. Source: Investing.com*

According to Reuters, the US dollar continued to rise and is heading for its strongest weekly gain in two months, amid growing market sentiment toward the possibility that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may continue to raise interest rates.

The rise in the dollar coincided with a surge in US Treasury yields, with the 10-year yield reaching 4.599% – its highest level in a year.

A series of economic data released this week showed increasing inflationary pressure, as energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted due to the Middle East conflict. The USD Index rose, after briefly touching 99.302 points. The euro fell 0.39% to 1.1623 USD/euro, its lowest level in five weeks.

Joseph Trevisani, a senior analyst at FXStreet in New York, believes the bond market is leading the trend this time, as investors begin to worry about the risk of rising inflation.

The US dollar's five-day winning streak is its longest since late March, helping the currency gain about 1.5% for the week. Meanwhile, the euro fell about 1.4%, marking its sharpest weekly decline in two months.

*Today's USD exchange rate (May 17, 2026). (Illustrative image.)*

*Refer to the following popular locations for exchanging foreign currency and buying/selling USD in Hanoi:
1. Quoc Trinh Ha Trung Gold Shop - No. 27 Ha Trung Street, Hang Bong Ward, Hanoi
2. Gold and Silver Handicrafts - No. 31 Ha Trung Street, Hang Bong Ward, Hanoi
3. Minh Chien Gold and Silver Shop - 119 Cau Giay Street, Hanoi
4. Thinh Quang Gold and Silver Company - 43 Ha Trung Street, Hang Bong Ward, Hanoi
5. Toan Thuy Store - 455 Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi and 6 Nguyen Tuan Street, Hanoi
6. Bao Tin Minh Chau Gold, Silver and Gemstones - 19 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hanoi

7. Chinh Quang Store - 30 Ha Trung Street, Hang Bong Ward, Hanoi

8. Kim Linh 3 Store - 47 Ha Trung Street, Hang Bong Ward, Hanoi

9. Huy Khoi Store - 19 Ha Trung Street, Hang Bong Ward, Hanoi

10. The system of transaction offices at banks such as: Sacombank, VietinBank, Vietcombank, SHB

*Refer to the following popular locations for exchanging foreign currency and buying/selling USD in Ho Chi Minh City:

1. Minh Thu Foreign Exchange - 22 Nguyen Thai Binh Street, Ho Chi Minh City

2. Kim Mai Gold Shop - 84 Cong Quynh Street, Ho Chi Minh City

3. Kim Chau Gold Shop - 784 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ho Chi Minh City

4. Saigon Jewelry Center - 40-42 Phan Boi Chau Street, Ho Chi Minh City

5. Kim Hung Foreign Exchange Agency - 209 Pham Van Hai Street, Ho Chi Minh City

6. DOJI Jewelry Store - Diamond Plaza Le Duan, 34 Le Duan Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

7. Kim Tam Hai Shop - 27 Truong Chinh Street, Dong Hung Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City