Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) in Russia
Russia: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) was 85.16 LCU per US$, period average in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Official exchange rate in Russia, 1993–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$, period average.
Analysis
The most recent figure for official exchange rate in Russia is 85.16 LCU per US$, period average, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
The figure is up 24.4% on the previous year and up 167.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, official exchange rate in Russia peaked at 85.16 LCU per US$, period average in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.9917 LCU per US$, period average, in 1993.
That places Russia 72nd out of 209 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) in Russia, year by year
| Year | LCU per US$, period average | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0.9917 LCU per US$, period average | — |
| 1996 | 5.12 LCU per US$, period average | +416.4% |
| 1997 | 5.78 LCU per US$, period average | +13.0% |
| 1998 | 9.71 LCU per US$, period average | +67.8% |
| 1999 | 24.62 LCU per US$, period average | +153.7% |
| 2000 | 28.13 LCU per US$, period average | +14.3% |
| 2001 | 29.17 LCU per US$, period average | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 31.35 LCU per US$, period average | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 30.69 LCU per US$, period average | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 28.81 LCU per US$, period average | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 28.28 LCU per US$, period average | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 27.19 LCU per US$, period average | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 25.58 LCU per US$, period average | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 24.85 LCU per US$, period average | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 31.74 LCU per US$, period average | +27.7% |
| 2010 | 30.37 LCU per US$, period average | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 29.38 LCU per US$, period average | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 30.84 LCU per US$, period average | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 31.84 LCU per US$, period average | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 38.38 LCU per US$, period average | +20.5% |
| 2015 | 60.94 LCU per US$, period average | +58.8% |
| 2016 | 67.06 LCU per US$, period average | +10.0% |
| 2017 | 58.34 LCU per US$, period average | -13.0% |
| 2018 | 62.67 LCU per US$, period average | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 64.74 LCU per US$, period average | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 72.1 LCU per US$, period average | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 73.65 LCU per US$, period average | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 68.48 LCU per US$, period average | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 85.16 LCU per US$, period average | +24.4% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 85.16 LCU per US$, period average is above the median for high income countries, which is 1 LCU per US$, period average, 85.2× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Russia's 85.16 LCU per US$, period average is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.75 LCU per US$, period average, 48.6× the median. (54 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) in Russia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +416.4% | 0.9917 LCU per US$, period average | 5.12 LCU per US$, period average |
| 1999 | +153.7% | 9.71 LCU per US$, period average | 24.62 LCU per US$, period average |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.24 LCU per US$, period average | 0.9917 LCU per US$, period average | 24.62 LCU per US$, period average | 5 |
| 2000s | 28.58 LCU per US$, period average | 24.85 LCU per US$, period average | 31.74 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.45 LCU per US$, period average | 29.38 LCU per US$, period average | 67.06 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.85 LCU per US$, period average | 68.48 LCU per US$, period average | 85.16 LCU per US$, period average | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 69 Cape Verde 101.92 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 70 Albania 93.12 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 71 Kyrgyzstan 87.15 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 73 Bhutan 83.67 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 73 India 83.67 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 75 Afghanistan 76.81 LCU per US$, period average compare
More population data for Russia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 133,133 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2976 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2771 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.083 (2100)
- Population density 7.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.86 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is official exchange rate in Russia?
- Official exchange rate in Russia was 85.16 LCU per US$, period average in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest official exchange rate recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 85.16 LCU per US$, period average in 2023.
- What is the lowest official exchange rate recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9917 LCU per US$, period average in 1993.
- How does Russia rank for official exchange rate?
- Russia ranks 72nd out of 209 countries with data for 2023.
- Is official exchange rate rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release