First trades of the year: dollar increased by Br840, euro by Br850

At the same time the National Bank reduced the exchange fee to 10%.

The Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange held its first trading in 2015. Before holidays dollar was traded at Br11900 (excluding commission), today the price has increased by Br840 to Br12740.

The euro has increased by to Br850 and now traded at Br15230.

Trading on the Russian ruble has not conducted in connection with holidays in the Russian Federation.

The difference between the official exchange dollar rate and its purchase in currency exchange offices continues declining, "Nasha Niva" reports.

At the same time the tax rate on stock transactions for the purchase of currency in Belarus since 5 January has been reduced to 10%, according to the website of the Government.

According to the decision of the Council of Ministers No.3 from January 4, 2015 "On Amending the Decree of the Council of Ministers on 27 December 2014 No.1251".

Now the dollar is fixed at Br14000 with a 10% exchange fee, the euro is traded at Br16800.

Is should be reminded that since December 20 the tax rate was fixed at 30% then reduced to 20%.