The month starts positively for foreign currencies – Dollar, Euro, Pound and Franc strengthen!
The US dollar has started this week and month positively, registering a slight increase this morning compared to yesterday, being bought today at 80.8 lek and being sold at 81.8 lek.
The European currency has also started this week and the month of May on the rise, gaining points over the weekend as it was bought this morning at 95 lek and sold at 95.8 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The Swiss franc has also increased in value, thus having a positive weekend as it was bought this Monday at 103.3 lek and sold at 104.4 lek compared to last week.
The British pound, referred to the domestic foreign exchange market, has also started this month on the rise, gaining points during these two days as it was bought this Monday morning at 109.5 lek and sold at 110.8 lek.
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