In 2023, the ruble could strengthen to as much as 65 per dollar as Russia’s trade balance improves and there is talk of a significant rate hike. About this “Lente.ru” declaration Alexander Razuvaev, economist and member of the Supervisory Board of the Association of Financial Analysts and Risk Managers.
“Hopefully we will come to 75 per dollar, but overall we will see 65 this year as the trade balance improves and the discount on our oil decreases,” Razuvaev said.
According to him, the news that the Central Bank may increase interest rates is in favor of the strengthening of the ruble. Therefore, in a month the ruble can rise to 77 rubles.
He added that if there is a serious panic among the public, the dollar may strengthen. That is, the Russians always rush to buy dollars if any negative changes occur. At the same time, there was no panic, and when the drones attacked Moscow, no one rushed to the heat exchangers. However, in any case, a certain effect on the course may occur with the repetition of such situations.
May 30 Alfa Capital analysts reportedHe said that the dollar rate can be traded at the level of 77-80 rubles next week, while the euro can reach the level of 88 rubles.