The exchange rate of the euro jumped above 61 rubles. – RBC

The exchange rate of the euro in nearly two months, rose above 61 rubles., Reaching a maximum at the level of 61.177 rubles., Which is 2,187 rubles. higher than yesterday’s closing. The last time more than 61 rubles. euro on the Moscow Stock Exchange rose 6 April 2015.

At the same time the dollar on the Moscow stock exchange has risen above 54.3 rubles., reaching a maximum at the level of 54.388 rubles., which is about 1.6 rubles. above the level of the close of trading on June 2. Last time above 54 rubles. the dollar rose April 21, 2015.

Experts attribute the change rate of the ruble to the events in Ukraine, where the fighting intensified, the end of the tax period in Russia and the activities of the Central Bank.

«CB sends negative signals against the ruble, disorienting market. We believe that the shift of emphasis in the policy of the Central Bank will lead to the fact that the economy will start preparations for the extended period of the weakening of the ruble. In practice, this would mean a growth of dollarization of savings. We reiterate our benchmark ruble at 55 rub. / Dollar. at the end of the year, but do not rule out that the decision of the Central Bank may create expectations samoraskruchivayuschiesya weakening of the ruble, “- commented on what is happening, chief economist at Alfa Bank, Natalia Orlova and Dmitry Dolgin senior analyst.

In turn, Senior Analyst IC” Zurich Capital Management “Mr. Markov said that the growth of oil production makes for Russian exporters unfavorable strengthening of the ruble, and therefore the end of the year is expected to further weakening of the ruble against the dollar.

In the course of today’s trading on the stock exchange ICE futures price for oil Brent crude hovering around $ 65 per barrel.

By 17:55 MSK value of the dollar on the Moscow Stock Exchange amounted to 54.18 rubles., the value of the euro – 61 rubles.

The official exchange rate of the dollar from June 4, 2015 the Central Bank set at a level of 53.059 rubles., the official euro exchange rate of 59.113 rubles.