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The Bank of Russia has set the official dollar rate at 71.5532 rubles for June 2, an increase of 53.08 kopecks against the previous figure, as reported by TASS. The official euro rate was raised by 3.61 rubles to 86.2499 rubles, while the yuan rate was set at 10.5762 rubles, up 8.79 kopecks.

Coverage comparison

The reports from TASS, which provided the only coverage of these currency updates, span several days in late May and early June, reflecting a series of adjustments to the official exchange rates. On May 25, the dollar rate for May 26 was set at 71.5460 rubles, up 33.7 kopecks. The euro rate increased by 2.9 rubles to 85.4493 rubles, and the yuan rate was set at 10.5317 rubles, up 4.94 kopecks.

By May 28, the dollar rate for May 29 was raised by 47.03 kopecks to 71.3715 rubles. The euro rate increased by 96.68 kopecks to 83.6892 rubles, while the yuan rate was fixed at 10.4487 rubles, down 0.7 kopeck.

On June 1, the dollar rate for June 2 was set at 71.5532 rubles, and the euro rate climbed to 86.2499 rubles. The yuan rate rose to 10.5762 rubles.

A separate TASS report dated June 2 indicates the dollar rate for June 3 was set at 72.5597 rubles, up one ruble from the previous figure. In that update, the euro rate was lowered by 1.64 rubles to 93.2739 rubles, and the yuan rate was set at 10.7312 rubles, up 15.5 kopecks.

Later, a report dated June 11 shows the dollar rate for June 12-15 was set at 71.9077 rubles, up 11.85 kopecks. The euro rate was lowered by 10.73 kopecks to 82.9743 rubles, and the yuan rate increased by 2.39 kopecks to 10.6064 rubles.

All figures come from TASS, which consistently described the changes as reflecting market fluctuations and trends. The reports do not attribute specific reasons for the movements beyond general market conditions.

Key claims

  • The official dollar rate for June 2 was set at 71.5532 rubles, up 53.08 kopecks (TASS, June 1 report).
  • The official euro rate for June 2 was increased by 3.61 rubles to 86.2499 rubles (TASS, June 1 report).
  • The yuan rate for June 2 was set at 10.5762 rubles, up 8.79 kopecks (TASS, June 1 report).
  • For May 26, the dollar rate was 71.5460 rubles, up 33.7 kopecks; the euro rate rose by 2.9 rubles to 85.4493 rubles; the yuan rate was 10.5317 rubles, up 4.94 kopecks (TASS, May 25 report).
  • For May 29, the dollar rate was 71.3715 rubles, up 47.03 kopecks; the euro rate rose by 96.68 kopecks to 83.6892 rubles; the yuan rate was 10.4487 rubles, down 0.7 kopeck (TASS, May 28 report).
  • For June 3, the dollar rate was 72.5597 rubles, up one ruble; the euro rate fell by 1.64 rubles to 93.2739 rubles; the yuan rate was 10.7312 rubles, up 15.5 kopecks (TASS, June 2 report).
  • For June 12-15, the dollar rate was 71.9077 rubles, up 11.85 kopecks; the euro rate fell by 10.73 kopecks to 82.9743 rubles; the yuan rate rose by 2.39 kopecks to 10.6064 rubles (TASS, June 11 report).
Note: The reports do not provide a single continuous sequence; the official rates for different dates are set on the preceding business day, as per standard practice by the Bank of Russia.