The US Dollar Strengthens Again – The Franc Loses Points

The US dollar continued its positive trend this Tuesday, once again registering an increase in value compared to the previous day, as it was bought today for 81.6 lek and sold for 82.6 lek.
According to the local exchange rate, the European currency has continued to remain stable this morning, not fluctuating from the day before, as it was bought today at 93.3 lek and sold at 94.1 lek.
The Swiss franc has already suffered a significant drop in value compared to Monday, as it was bought this Tuesday morning for 100.4 lek and sold for 101.7 lek, continuing its fluctuations and instability today.
The British pound remained constant this Tuesday, with no significant fluctuations in the quote, as it was bought today compared to yesterday at 109 lek and sold at 110 lek, referring to the domestic foreign exchange market.
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