Exchange rate of U.S. dollar reaches 79 soms in Kyrgyzstan

15:44, 03 сентября 2020, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Tatyana KUDRYAVTSEVA

U.S. dollar repeatedly started appreciating in Kyrgyzstan and its exchange rate reached 79 soms in the republic.

Today the American currency is bought for 78.35-78.5 soms, and sold for 78.8-79 soms. During the day, its exchange rate grew by 60-70 tyiyns.

The nominal rate was set by the National Bank at 78,2646 (0.04 percent growth).

But the Russian ruble, on the contrary, slightly depreciated. Today it is bought for 1,032-1.04 soms, and sold for 1,055-1.064 soms. At the same time, its official exchange rate is 1,0597 soms (0.32 percent drop).