General decline in the foreign exchange market – Foreign currencies weaken significantly
The US dollar closed this week negatively after recording a significant drop in value this Friday compared to the recovery it marked yesterday, being bought today at 79.8 lek and being sold at 81 lek.
According to the local exchange rate, the European currency also closes this week in decline, marking a decrease in the quote this morning compared to the day before, as it was bought for 92.4 lek and sold for 93.3 lek.
The Swiss franc has also weakened this weekend, losing value compared to Thursday, as it was bought today for 97 lek and sold for 99.5 lek, referring to the domestic foreign exchange market.
The British pound is no exception as it has also lost points compared to the previous day, closing this week negatively as it was bought this Friday morning at 107.8 lek and sold at 109 lek.
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