US Dollar Strengthens – Franc and Euro Start the Week Negatively
The US dollar has started this week positively after registering a slight increase in value over the weekend, as it was bought this morning at 81.8 lek and sold at 82.8 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The European currency continues to follow a negative trend this week, as it has again recorded a decline in its price this Monday morning, as it was bought today at 94.8 lek and sold at 95.5 lek.
The Swiss franc has also suffered a not very significant drop in value this morning and over the weekend, being bought today at 102.8 lekë and being sold at 104 lekë compared to last week.
The British pound, meanwhile, has had a slight increase in value this week, being bought today at 109.3 lek and being sold at 110.4 lek compared to a week ago, referring to the domestic foreign exchange market.
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