The average annual dollar rate will rise from 79.5 rubles in 2026 to 96 rubles in 2029

The Ministry of Economic Development lowered the forecast for the average annual dollar exchange rate in 2026 to 79.5 rubles from 81.5 rubles in the May forecast, said the head of the department Maxim Rashnikov at a cabinet meeting. "We estimate the average annual exchange rate in 2026 at 79.5 rubles per dollar - due to the stronger ruble in the second and third quarters.