According to the latest data, today 1 USD ≈ 79 RUB, reflecting the strengthening of the ruble — a decrease of about 1–2 ₽ compared to the beginning of June.
📊 Brief overview of the exchange rate:
Official exchange rate of the Central Bank of Russia (from June 12 to June 16): ≈ 79.00 RUB per dollar.
Exchange quotations (June 16): range 78.38–79.70, trend — a decrease of RUB/USD by ~1.35%, today the rate is around 78.62 ₽.
According to Yandex.Finance: 1 USD = 79.00 ₽, the exchange rate was higher a month ago.
Reasons for the ruble strengthening:
Increase in energy prices (oil and gas).
Monetary policy of the Central Bank of Russia: a high rate of 21% supports the ruble.
Seasonal tax transfers.
What is expected next?
According to a Reuters survey, analysts predict the ruble will weaken to ~97.5 RUB/USD within a year, while the key rate is likely to remain until autumn, after which it may be softened.
By the end of September, the forecast is around 97 RUB, and by next year — 100 RUB per dollar.
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✅ Conclusion: currently, the ruble is strong (~79 RUB/USD), but the situation depends on oil prices, geopolitics, and decisions of the Central Bank. In the long term, a weakening to ~97–100 ₽ is expected.