On the Moscow Stock Exchange on February 2, the euro rose by 45 cents and reached 77.25 rubles. For the first time, the euro exceeded the mark on December 30 last year.
On January 30, we note that the dollar updated the previous January maximum, exceeding 70 rubles.
The Ministry of Economic Development called the optimal rate of the American national currency at 70 rubles, and 60 rubles per dollar would be disastrous for exporters whose business would become unprofitable.