According to the Finam platform, at the beginning of trading, the dollar lost 1.87%, reaching 87 rubles and 95 kopecks. By 13:07 Moscow time, the exchange rate recovered slightly, rising to 88 rubles and 38 kopecks.
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The euro also showed a decline, falling by 1.22% to 92 rubles and 23 kopecks.
On the eve of February 19, the dollar exchange rate on the Forex market dropped below 89 rubles for the first time in several months, reaching a minimum of 88.78 rubles.
Analysts attribute this dynamic to the beginning of Russian-American negotiations and optimistic statements by US President Donald Trump, which supported the positive mood in the market.
