The expert recommended Russians not to sell dollars and euros.
During trading on the Moscow Stock Exchange on May 20, the dollar fell below 58 rubles.
At the minimum, the dollar was trading at 57.55 rubles. Below the border of 58 rubles, the US currency fell for the first time in four years.
The euro also fell to multi-year lows – it could be bought for 59.58 rubles. By 21:15, the dollar exchange rate was adjusted to 58.06 rubles, the euro was worth 60.24 rubles.
Both currencies lost 5 and 4.5 rubles at the beginning of the trading session.
The strengthening of the ruble is associated with measures to support the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and a large trade surplus.
Against this background, economist Nikita Maslennikov recommended Russians not to rush to exchange money.
He recalled that according to the forecast of the MAYOR, the dollar exchange rate may rise to 76 rubles.
“Therefore, it makes no sense to dump dollars and euros today”, – quotes the economist “Truth.ru”.
According to the expert, people traveling abroad on vacation will need a currency in any case. However, it is better not to rush to throw it off.
Earlier, topNews wrote that the economist warned of a trap for the dollar at the end of May.
According to the expert, the dollar exchange rate depends on the behavior of the euro.