The official euro exchange rate dropped by 80.31 kopecks today. - since May 26, it has been set by the Central Bank at the level of 54.7477 rubles. Below 55 rub. The euro exchange rate fell for the first time since the end of April 2015. At the same time, the official dollar exchange rate rose by 7.12 kopecks; from May 26, 2015, it was set by the Central Bank at 49.8613 rubles.

During today's trading on the Moscow Exchange, the value of the dollar rose to 50.05 rubles, which is 2.2 kopecks. higher than the closing level of trading on May 22, 2015. The euro exchange rate dropped today to 54.66 rubles, which is 40.1 kopecks. below the closing level of trading on May 22.

“The situation is determined by today's local tax payments and closed external sites. At the same time, Brent sharply dropped below $65/barrel; the dollar is rising in price against the backdrop of European problems and expectations of the Fed’s actions, which creates additional preconditions for the weakening of the ruble’s position in the short term. This week it is worth noting statistics on the housing market and US GDP; with positive data, expectations for a rate hike from the Fed this year will increase, the dollar will strengthen its position, which is negative for other assets. In addition, in June there will be a more active repayment schedule for external obligations, which will additionally weigh on the ruble. The dollar in the medium term may shift to the levels of 50–55 rubles,” notes Nordea Bank analyst Denis Davydov.

During trading on Monday on the ICE exchange, the price of Brent oil futures for delivery in July 2015 fluctuated between $64 and $66 per barrel, remaining slightly below the closing level of previous trading.

By 14:25 Moscow time, the value of the dollar on the Moscow Exchange was 49.951 rubles, the value of the euro was 54.84 rubles.

The official euro exchange rate fell below 55 rubles.