With the start of the trading session at the MICEX currency section, the Russian Rouble rate goes down in pairing with the USD at the end of the week, amid strongly pronounced demand for the liquidity of the Rouble in the foreign exchange segment. 

 

Thus, trading session for the USD started at the level of 31.04 roubles, which is 20 kopeks less than       closing level on Thursday; the EUR started at the level of 42.75 roubles (+5kopeks). 

 

Dual currency basket value amounted to 36.3 roubles today (-15 kopeks).

 

So, apparently the Central Bank continues to work on strengthening position of the Rouble, as external background today does not foster rapid growth.

 

Presumably, the pair Dollar/Rouble will be in the channel of 30.90-31.15 Roubles for the USD at the trading session on Friday.