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BackThe Russian ruble entered the top five world currencies that appreciated against the dollar in September
The Russian ruble entered the top five world currencies that appreciated against the dollar in September
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The Russian ruble entered the top five world currencies that appreciated against the dollar in September

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  • In September, the Russian ruble strengthened by 1.39% against the US dollar and entered the top five most appreciated world currencies.
  • The leader in growth was the Kazakh tenge (+5.24%), followed by the Japanese yen (+2.13%) and the South Korean won (+1.79%).
  • In fourth place is the ruble (+1.39%), in fifth place is the Icelandic krona (+0.69%).

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Why It Matters

The analysis is based on data from stock exchanges for September 2026, published by RIA Novosti. Previously, the ruble showed volatility due to geopolitical and economic factors.

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The Russian ruble was among the top five world currencies that appreciated against the dollar in September.

The Russian ruble strengthened by 1.39% on a monthly basis.

The Kazakh tenge rose in price the most over the month, its rate strengthened by 5.24%.

MOSCOW, October 1 - RIA Novosti. In September, the Russian ruble entered the top five world currencies that have risen in price against the dollar - its rate strengthened by 1.39% in monthly terms, as follows from RIA Novosti’s analysis of exchange data.

The Kazakh tenge rose in price the most over the month, its rate strengthening by 5.24%. In second place was the Japanese yen (+2.13%), and the South Korean won (+1.79%) closed the top three.

In fourth place was the Russian ruble (+1.39%), followed by the Icelandic krona in the top five, the exchange rate of which strengthened by 0.69%.

The Mexican peso fell the most over the month (-5.57%). In addition to it, among the anti-leaders at the end of September were the New Zealand dollar, which fell in price against the US dollar by 4.43%, and the Chilean peso, which lost 4.29% of its value.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The Russian ruble exchange rate may continue to moderately strengthen in October if current economic conditions continue

    Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • How long will the current trend of ruble strengthening continue?
  • What factors influenced the growth of the Kazakhstani tenge and the yen?
  • Are the Mexican peso and other anti-leaders expected to weaken further?

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This article was originally published by РИА Новости.

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