2014.03.1706:07:54UTC+00Dollar advances after Crimea votes to join Russia

The US dollar surged higher on Monday on dwindling worries by investors over Ukraine, following initial results of Sunday's referendum reflected Crimeans voted to join Russia.

The dollar increased to ¥101.62 versus ¥101.40 late Friday. The yen drove higher last week as upheaval elevated before the Crimea vote.

The ICE dollar index, which monitors the US unit versus six counterparts, was hugely stable at 79.490, previously 79.493.

Meanwhile, the euro slid $1.3900, previously $1.3910. The Ukrainian hryvnia dropped 6% versus the 

dollar to 9.839 per dollar. The Russian ruble plunged 0.3% to $36.65.