The Bank of Russia raised the official dollar rate on November 13 by 32 kopecks, to 82.98 rubles. The euro rate was reduced by 36 kopecks and amounted to 92.33 rubles, and the official yuan rate was set at 12.40 rubles, plus 1 kopeck. The regulator's rates are used to settle a number of financial instruments, including alternative bonds and currency futures.