USD/RUB at 82.00, down 6.5% from 3-month avg. #Forex analysts link USD slump to tariff fears & mfg downturn. Meanwhile RUB faces pressure from oil prices (down 9.7%) despite recent strength vs USD. #FX #Trading
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Travelex at a glance
Travelex branches are a one stop shop, providing tons of helpful services to help you prep for an overseas trip. Travelex provides foreign currency exchange, travel money cards, traveller’s cheques and foreign money transfer to bank accounts or cash pickup.
Pickup your foreign cash at your local Travelex store or at the airport on departure day.
Getting your travel money from the local Travelex branch is convenient but with a little planning (and ordering online) you can also save money for your next trip abroad.
The important thing to know here is that you can get better rates online than available in branch and especially at the airport.
Click on the link below to order your travel money online from Travelex and select to pick up at your foreign cash at your nearest located branch or even at the airport.
Buy Online Travel Money & Cards with zero commission and great exchange rates only available from Travelex Online.
Orders paid for via Card (debit or credit) will incur a card surcharge (see above table), note your card issuer may charge a separate cash advance fee.
Travelex Multi-currency Cash Passport™ - Lock in your exchange rates before travelling and No Overseas ATM Withdrawal Fees. Reload your card online so you can top-up while overseas.
USD to RUB Market Data
US dollar (USD) to Russian ruble (RUB) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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USD to RUB at 82.00 is 6.5% below its 3-month average of 87.66, having traded in a very volatile 24.1% range from 81.16 to 100.7
|Tracker
| Date | USD/RUB | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
16 Apr 2025 | 83.00 | 1.2% ▼ | 2 Week |
30 Jan 2025 | 98.50 | 16.8% ▼ | 3 Month |
30 Apr 2024 | 93.44 | 12.2% ▼ | 1 Year |
01 May 2020 | 75.38 | 8.8% ▲ | 5 Year |
03 May 2015 | 51.88 | 58.1% ▲ | 10 Year |
05 May 2005 | 27.88 | 194.1% ▲ | 20 Year |
What are equivalent amounts of USD and RUB?
Here are some popular conversion amounts for USD to RUB (US dollar to Russian ruble)*.
*Converted at the current USDRUB interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
Forecasts for USD to RUB
The USD to RUB exchange rate has shown significant volatility recently, with the USD trading at 82.00, well below its three-month average of 87.66. This represents a 6.5% depreciation against the average, reflecting broader dynamics in both U.S. economic policy and global market sentiment. Analysts note that USD's recent slump is attributed to fears surrounding tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, which have created uncertainty in the economic outlook. Specifically, the manufacturing activity in Texas is facing a large downturn, attributed to tariffs and overall policy uncertainty, suggesting a potential continuation of USD weakness.
Read our full review of recent USD to RUB forecasts.
How to get a good USD to RUB exchange rate
There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting US dollar to Russian ruble:
- Shop around for the best USD/RUB exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
- Timing is important: Keep an eye on the USD/RUB rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
- Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
- Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both USD and RUB at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
- Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.
The key is reducing excessive costs and fees
Generally speaking, if you are buying Russian ruble with US dollar, then it's better for the USD/RUB exchange rate to be higher.
However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).
The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.
Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.
Read our Currency guide to Russia — a practical currency and money guide to travel in Russia plus living and doing business with the Russian ruble.
It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.
Will the US dollar rise against the Russian ruble?
It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.
To help with this you can add USD/RUB to your personalised Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.
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Currency Country Guides
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Russia Property Buying Guide
There are no taxes when purchasing a property, but owners pay an annual property tax of 0.5% of the property value.
To get tax resident status, you will need to have lived in Russia for at least 183 days over the last 12 months.
If you sell your home within 5 years of purchase (or 3 years if purchased prior to 1 January 2016), there is a 13% tax on profits. Selling after 5 years there is no tax on profit.
Read more at our Russia (RUB) country guide
Related exchange rates
BER articles that mention the Russian ruble (RUB):
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Any curbs to Russian access to its foreign reserves could present a bigger blow to the Russian economy than the impact of a ban on Swift.
Further reading on the Russian ruble (RUB) - Guides, Reviews & News from our research team.
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