The week starts positively for the major currencies – The Franc and the Pound Strengthen!
The US dollar has started the week slightly higher compared to the week before, being bought this morning at 82 lek and being sold at 83.5 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The European currency also recorded a positive morning this Monday, being bought today at 96.4 lek and being sold at 97.4 lek.
The Swiss franc also had an increase in value this morning as it was bought today compared to last week at 102.5 lek and sold at 103.8 lek.
Referring to the domestic foreign exchange market, the British pound has also strengthened this week, being bought today at 110.6 lek and being sold at 112.1 lek compared to last week.

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