Geopolitics
What will the CBR USD/RUB rate be on May 29, 2026 (Friday)?
This market is resolved by Orakul administration on May 28, 2026, based on the official CBR (Bank of Russia) USD/RUB rate set for May 29, 2026 (published May 28 after 13:00 MSK). Context: CBR rate on May 23, 2026 = 71.2090 ₽/$. The ruble strengthened ~6.5% in the last month (76 → 71). Factors: high CBR key rate, reduced imports, strong export revenue. Categories (mutually exclusive): • ≤ 70.49 ₽/$ — sharp strengthening • 70.50 - 70.99 — mild strengthening • 71.00 - 71.49 — near current • 71.50 - 71.99 — mild weakening • 72.00 - 72.99 — moderate weakening • 73.00 - 74.49 — notable weakening • ≥ 74.50 — sharp weakening Resolution: cbr.ru official rate for May 29, 2026, to 4 decimals.

