The ruble continued to strengthen its positions after the announcement of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation’s emergency meeting on the key interest rate on August 15. This is evidenced by the trade data. Moscow Stock Exchange.
As of 18:16 Moscow time, the value of the American currency decreased by two rubles compared to previous measurements, amounting to 97.4 rubles. At the same time, the euro lost 2.5 rubles in price to 106.2 rubles.
At the same time, on Monday morning, August 14, the dollar rate on the Moscow Stock Exchange was for the first time in the last year and a half. exceeded 101 rubles. The American currency was last sold at this price on March 23, 2022.
Against this background, socialbites.ca sought comment from Artur Muradyan, vice-president of the Russian Association of Tour Operators (ATOR). Expert declarationHe stated that Russian tourists did not experience shock pressure due to the fluctuations in the dollar and euro.
However, later on to start losing their position by falling below 100 rubles by the evening. To date, the trend has not stopped.
Maxim Oreshkin, former vice-president of Russia estimated normalization of the ruble exchange rate in the near future.