The dollar went up by 31,52 penny - up to 72,2348 ruble, according to official exchange rates, established by the Bank of Russia on Thursday, 30 July.
The euro exchange rate compared to Wednesday rose by 65,1 penny - up to 84,912 ruble. Dual currency basket value (0,55 dollar and 0,45 euro) increased by 46,63 dime, reaching 77,9395 ruble.
Group analyst “Finam” Alexey Korenev said earlier, that global investors see more and more problems and potential risks in the US, therefore they are in a hurry to invest in the euro as a more stable instrument. Confidence in the dollar was thoroughly undermined in just six months, as for the ruble, his positions now seem to be quite strong, albeit gradually weakened. During August, the Russian currency will drop moderately, without any risks to the economy, says expert.
Vladimir Gusev
