The official dollar exchange rate increased by 1.27 rubles today. and for the first time since the end of April 2015 rose above 51 rubles. - since May 29, it has been set by the Central Bank at the level of 52.2907 rubles. The previous time the official exchange rate of the American currency rose above 52 rubles. April 29, 2015.

At the same time, the official euro exchange rate rose by 1.47 rubles; from May 29, 2015, it was set by the Central Bank at 57.1433 rubles. Above 67 rub. The official euro exchange rate has not increased since mid-May of this year.

During today's trading on the Moscow Exchange, the value of the dollar rose to 52.542 rubles, which is 55.2 kopecks. higher than the closing level of trading on May 27, 2015. The euro exchange rate rose today to 57.419 rubles, which is 73.9 kopecks. higher than the closing level of trading on May 27.

“The ruble continues to fall on Thursday amid declining oil prices and weakening support for exporters. By the way, OPEC meets at the beginning of summer, and the oil market most likely will not receive good news. The decrease in demand for the ruble from exporters after the completion of tax payments also affects the market. It will be interesting to watch the Central Bank’s interventions against the backdrop of a rising dollar. Sooner or later they may be reduced if the dollar goes above 55 rubles. This is the local goal,” said financial analyst at Nordea Bank Dmitry Savchenko.

During today's trading on the ICE exchange, the price of Brent oil futures for delivery in July 2015 fluctuates between $62 and $63 per barrel.

By 13:30 Moscow time, the value of the dollar on the Moscow Exchange was 52.317 rubles, the value of the euro was 57.231 rubles.

The official dollar exchange rate rose above 52 rubles for the first time in a month.