The official euro rate for the first time rose above 40 rubles

The official euro rate for the first time exceeded 40 rubles. On 26 December he was promoted from 39.9565 to 40.1859 p. According to the newspaper Kommersant, the exchange offices in Russia began to buy the European currency to 40 rubles in mid-December. The official euro rate set by the Central Bank since December 26, increased by 22.94 kopecks to 40.1859 rubles. per euro. Thus, the euro was first crossed the mark of 40 rubles. Recall that also mimicked the dollar to 28.61 to 28.67 is obvious that the monetary authorities of the country continues to weaken the currency. As commented to Kommersant newspaper analyst at VTB Capital, "Ivan Ivanchenko, Central Bank at the time resolve the problem of flight citizens of the ruble," "as long as the euro is rising, weakening the ruble may continue, without drawing attention to the event of natural persons."