16 Feb 2012 10:12

Dollar up markedly against ruble

MOSCOW. Feb 16 (Interfax) - The dollar gained markedly against the ruble in early trading on the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX) Thursday.

It opened trade at 30.17-30.22 rubles/$1, up 16-21 kopecks from yesterday's closing and 25 above the official exchange rate.

The euro, which fell on the Forex market, began the day at 39.35 rubles/EUR1, 5 kopecks above yesterday's closing but 10 below the official exchange rate.

The bi-currency basket ($0.55 and EUR0.45) started the day at 34.3 rubles, or 10 kopecks above yesterday's closing value.