Rouble at new low against U.S. dollar

Russia’s central bank has spent more than $80 billion to prop up its rouble this year, and raised interest rates to 17%. The currency has lost more than half its value against the dollar since January
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Roubles per $

Jan 1, 2014: One U.S. dollar buys 32.9 roubles

Feb 21: Russia-backed Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich flees after three months of anti-government protests  

Mar 18: Russia annexes Crimea

Jul 17:  Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is shot down over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board  

Nov 28: Price of oil slumps to $72 a barrel

Dec 16: Central bank raises interest rates from 10.5% to 17%

Dec 17: One dollar buys 72.2 roubles 
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Source: Investing.com

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