The Polish zloty is this week's top performing currency, rising 2.4% since national elections were held. The votes put the pro-European coalition in power, bringing the potential to unlock EU funding.

The safe-haven U.S. dollar firmed in volatile trading on Wednesday as markets took stock of geopolitical risks following news of a Russian-made rocket striking NATO-member Poland.

The Polish zloty is the national currency of Poland, issued by Narodowy Bank Polski. Learn about the zloty’s exchange rate and history.

The dollar index .DXY, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies was last down 0.23% after rising as much as 0.42% after the reports out of Poland.