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RUB to USD 2026 Forecasts

Analysis of recent ruble → dollar forecasts for 2026. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest Russian ruble to US dollar performance and trends.

 

The current market bias for the RUB to USD exchange rate is bearish.

Key drivers influencing the exchange rate include:

  • The Bank of Russia has set a high key interest rate of 17.5% for 2024, aiming to stabilize inflation and the ruble. However, plans to cut rates to 12.0–13.0% by 2026 may weaken the ruble further.
  • The projected slowdown in GDP growth, anticipated to drop to 0.5–1.5% in 2026, suggests that economic conditions are softening, which may pressure the ruble.
  • While inflation is expected to decrease to 4.0% in 2026, the long-term depreciation forecast for the ruble could outweigh this stabilizing factor.

In the near term, the RUB to USD is likely to trade within a stable range, slightly above its recent average.

An upside risk could arise from stronger than expected global commodity prices, which may support the ruble. A downside risk includes additional rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which could lessen demand for the ruble as the dollar weakens.

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RUB to USD Market Data

Russian ruble (RUB) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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RUB to USD at 0.012613 is just above its 3-month average, having traded in a relatively stable 7.2% range from 0.012270 to 0.013158
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Compare & Save - Russian ruble to US dollar

Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare Russian ruble (RUB) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

Use our RUB to USD calculator to see how much you could save on your international money transfers. makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on Ruble to Dollar currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.

 
 

Will the Russian ruble rise against the US dollar?

This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the Russian ruble vs US dollar current value is to look the RUB/USD historic rate and change over a range of periods.

The following table looks at the change in the RUB to USD exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

DateRUB/USDPeriod
27 Dec 2025
0.0127
2 Week
12 Oct 2025
0.0124
3 Month
10 Jan 2025
0.009839
1 Year
11 Jan 2021
0.0134
5 Year
13 Jan 2016
0.0132
10 Year
15 Jan 2006
0.0351
20 Year
RUB/USD historic rates

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Forecasts disclaimer: Please be advised that the forecasts and analysis of market data presented on BestExchangeRates.com are solely a review and compilation of forecasts from various market experts and economists. These forecasts are not meant to reflect the opinions or views of BestExchangeRates.com or its affiliates, nor should they be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in any financial transactions. Read more