How did this week end for the major currencies?
The US dollar, despite having a relatively negative week, recovered points this Friday, being bought today at 91 lek and being sold at 92.2 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The European currency was bought today at 99 lek and sold at 99.7 lek, continuing to remain static and without significant price movements for some time now.
The Swiss franc was bought today at 102.8 lek and sold at 104 lek, recording a slight increase in value from yesterday as it closes this week positively.
The British pound also increased in value this morning, being bought today at 117.5 lek and being sold at 118.8 lek, referring to the domestic foreign exchange market, compared to yesterday.

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