In the first half of 2026, Russians exchanged U.S. dollars more… (валюта · доллар · евро)
In the first half of 2026, Russians exchanged U.S. dollars more frequently than euros, with a significant preference for purchasing dollars and selling euros in physical transactions. The dollar remained the most sought-after foreign currency, supported by factors such as high oil prices and strong export revenues.
Consensus
- Russians conducted foreign exchange operations with U.S. dollars more frequently than with euros in the first half of 2026.
- The U.S. dollar was the most popular foreign currency among Russians during this period.
- In physical transactions, Russians bought more dollars and sold more euros.
- Online exchange volumes were significantly lower compared to offline operations.
- The average transaction value for dollar exchanges was $597, and for euro exchanges, €582.
Points of divergence
- In online channels, the ratio of dollar purchases to sales was nearly equal (52% vs. 48%), while in offline transactions, dollar purchases were higher (56% vs. 44%). — riamo
- For euros, physical operations showed a majority of sales (62%) compared to purchases (38%), but online operations favored purchases (63% vs. 37%). — riamo
- In terms of purchase requests, the U.S. dollar accounted for 68% of all applications, euro for 22%, and Chinese yuan for only 7%. — vm
- The Moscow Exchange index fell by 4.53% on June 22, reaching a low of 2297.58 points—its lowest level in three years. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russians exchange dollars twice as often as euros: what is happening with the currency — РИАМО
- Banki.ru: The dollar turned out to be the most demanded foreign currency among residents of Russia — Вечерняя Москва