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RUB to USD - Russian Ruble to US Dollar Converter

Convert Russian Ruble to US Dollar with daily ECB exchange rates

1 RUB = ~0.0130 USD (rates vary)

Rates verified daily from ECB official reference rates•Source: European Central Bank (16:00 CET daily)•For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Quick Insight

This currency pair is highly volatile. Always check live rates before transactions.

This pair is highly volatile. Mental math is unreliable—always check live rates.

Rates can move 5-10% in a week. Use a live converter for accuracy.

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Common RUB - USD Conversions

Forex Market Hours

Sydney
22:00 - 07:00 UTC
Closed
Tokyo
00:00 - 09:00 UTC
Closed
London
08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Closed
New York
13:00 - 22:00 UTC
Active

Most volatile: London-NY overlap (13:00-17:00 GMT). Best spreads during high liquidity hours.

Upcoming High Impact Events

US Non-Farm Payrolls
First Friday of month
High Impact
USD pairs
ECB Rate Decision
Every 6 weeks
Medium Impact
EUR pairs

These are typical recurring economic events. Actual dates, times, and market impacts may vary. This information is for general awareness only and should not be used as the sole basis for financial decisions. Always verify current schedules from official central bank sources.

Tips & Recommendations

  • 1Airport exchange bureaus often have higher markups (10-15%) compared to other options
  • 2ATMs with local bank cards typically offer rates closer to mid-market rates
  • 3Paying in local currency helps avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC) fees
  • 4Notifying your bank before travel can help prevent unexpected card blocks

Frequently Asked Questions

Key drivers include monetary policy decisions by the Central Bank of Russia and the Federal Reserve, inflation differentials, commodity prices, sanctions, and global risk sentiment. Trade balances and capital flows also shape rate movement.

Economic Context

Trading Relationship

Trade between Russia and the United States is limited but notable in energy and technology components. RUB/USD pricing affects the cost of imports, export competitiveness, and financial settlements across cross-border contracts.

Key Rate Factors

  • •Federal Reserve policy decisions
  • •Central Bank of Russia monetary policy
  • •Commodity price cycles, especially energy
  • •Sanctions and geopolitical risk
  • •Global risk sentiment and safe-haven flows

Central Banks

Central Bank of Russia
Moscow, Russia
Sets monetary policy and regulates banks to maintain price stability and financial system soundness.
Federal Reserve System
Washington, D.C., USA
Manages monetary policy, controls liquidity, and supervises the US banking system.

Exchange rates fluctuate continuously. This converter provides indicative rates for informational purposes. For large transactions, consult with a licensed financial professional.

Rates sourced from European Central Bank reference rates. ECB Reference Rates