The weighted average dollar exchange rate for tomorrow calculations based on the results of today's foreign exchange trading increased to 33.7919 rubles/dollar, which is 64.7 kopecks. higher than the closing level of the previous trading day. At the same time, during the day it crossed the level of 34 rubles/dollar, but by the end of trading it began to correct downwards. As of 19:00 Moscow time, the weighted average exchange rate of the euro for tomorrow settlements was 41.7478 rubles/euro, which is 65.6 kopecks. higher than the closing level of the previous trading day.

The cost of the Bank of Russia “basket” as of 19:00 Moscow time was 37.2665 rubles, which is 21.2 kopecks. higher than the closing level of the previous trading day.

Let us remind you that for May 2012. The ruble lost 15% against the dollar, which is the largest decline since the fall of 2008. The official exchange rate of the US dollar to the ruble, established by the Bank of Russia since June 2, 2012, is 33.7384 rubles/dollar. This is its highest figure in more than three years - since April 24, 2009. Experts interviewed by RBC believe that the weakening of the ruble is short-term, the ruble will return to 29 rubles per dollar. in the long term.

They associate the situation with the Russian currency with current factors: falling oil prices, the rise of the dollar against the euro and the worsening debt crisis in the eurozone. The price of Brent oil at today's trading on the InterContinental Exchange Futures Europe (IСE Futures Europe) electronic commodity exchange in London fell below the psychological level of $100 per barrel for the first time in eight months.

The head of the Bank of Russia (CBRF) Sergei Ignatiev said that the Central Bank of the Russian Federation is taking all necessary actions to maintain the exchange rate of the national currency. He noted that markets expect the situation in the real sector of the eurozone economy to worsen; accordingly, demand for goods and services, including commodities, is decreasing. “The current account of Russia’s balance of payments is deteriorating. Accordingly, the ruble should weaken,” said S. Ignatiev, adding that the currency corridor in the Russian Federation is floating, and now its value is closer to the upper limit. The Central Bank is forced to carry out quite significant interventions, the Chairman of the Bank of Russia emphasized.

The weighted average dollar exchange rate at the end of trading increased by almost 65 kopecks. - up to 33.7919 rub./dollar.