Significant fluctuations in the foreign exchange market – Dollar and Pound strengthen
The US dollar has registered an increase in value this morning compared to the day before, being bought today at 82.6 lek and being sold at 83.6 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The European currency has already suffered a slight decrease in value compared to Wednesday, being bought this morning for 95.7 lek and being sold for 96.4 lek.
The Swiss franc has also decreased in value compared to the previous day, as it was bought this Thursday for 105.7 lek and sold for 106.7 lek.
The British pound, referred to the domestic foreign exchange market, has had an increase in value, strengthening compared to yesterday, as it was bought today for 110.7 lek and sold for 111.7 lek.
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