Pressure on the Russian rouble: today's value and history — TradeAlmanac

Pressure on the Russian rouble

Name: Pressure on the Russian rouble
Creator: TradeAlmanac

Pressure on the Russian rouble on a 0 to 100 scale: the higher the value, the stronger the pressure — the currency weakens, the exchange rate becomes more volatile, the central bank raises its rate and reserves shrink.

59.2

High pressure

as of 09 Oct 2026

Provisional value: the day is not closed yet and the final figure may change.

Pressure on the Russian rouble — an indicator calculated by TradeAlmanac. As of 9 October 2026 its value is 59.2 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. Provisional value: the day is not closed yet and the final figure may change. Components — the volatility of the exchange rate against the US dollar, the deviation of the rate from its six-month average, the change in the central bank's policy rate over a quarter and the three-month change in international reserves. What it is measured on — Russia: the official exchange rate of the national currency against the US dollar, the central bank's policy rate and international reserves. Updates — once a day, after the market closes. Methodology, version 1

History

Components

Exchange rate volatility

Volatility of the exchange rate against the US dollar over 20 rate-setting days

22.6

Weight 25 %

Currency weakening

The rate against the US dollar relative to its average over 125 rate-setting days

91.2

Weight 25 %

Central bank policy rate

The change in the central bank's policy rate over 91 days

64.7

Weight 25 %

International reserves

The three-month change in international reserves

Notes

06 Oct 2026

Pressure on the Russian rouble: “High pressure” zone

58.0High pressure

Pressure on the Russian rouble on October 6, 2026: 58.0 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on October 3, 2026, was 50.6 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose by 7.4 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 12 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 35.0 versus 17.4 and “Currency weakening” at 91.2 versus 79.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

18 Sept 2026

Pressure on the Russian rouble: “Moderate pressure” zone

52.7Moderate pressure

Pressure on the Russian rouble on September 18, 2026: 52.7 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on September 17, 2026, was 57.9 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell by 5.2 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Moderate pressure” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: pressure on the currency is close to what is usual for its history. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “High pressure” zone for 63 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 43.0 versus 57.9 and “International reserves” at 19.3 versus 27.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

How the indicator works

Components: the volatility of the exchange rate against the US dollar, the deviation of the rate from its six-month average, the change in the central bank's policy rate over a quarter and the three-month change in international reserves
What it is measured on: Russia: the official exchange rate of the national currency against the US dollar, the central bank's policy rate and international reserves
Updates: Once a day, after the market closes
When there is no value: If fewer than 3 of the 4 components are available, no value is published for the day.

Methodology, version 1 All indicators

The indicator reflects market statistics and does not constitute individual investment advice.