Dollar and Pound Strengthen Significantly – Franc Loses Points
The US dollar has registered an increase in value this morning, strengthening significantly compared to the day before, being bought today at 81.7 lek and being sold at 82.7 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The European currency has not experienced significant fluctuations in value this Wednesday as well, as compared to the previous day, it was bought today for 95.1 lek and sold for 95.7 lek without any noticeable change.
The Swiss franc, meanwhile, has marked a decline in value this morning, weakening since Tuesday as it was bought at 103.4 lek and sold at 104.5 lek, referring to the domestic foreign exchange market.
The British pound has already seen a price increase this Wednesday morning, gaining significantly as it was bought today for 109.4 lek and sold for 110.4 lek compared to yesterday.
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