How has this week started for the major currencies?
The US dollar has started the week negatively after losing points over the weekend compared to last week, being bought this morning at 81.7 lek and being sold at 82.7 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The European currency also had a negative start to the week after recording a slight decrease in value this Monday compared to the previous week, being bought today at 96.1 lek and being sold at 96.8 lek.
The Swiss franc has not recorded significant value movements over the weekend, being bought this morning at 102.5 lekë and being sold at 103.6 lekë compared to last week, starting the week at stable values.
The British pound has also not had significant fluctuations in value this week, remaining relatively constant compared to last week, as it was bought today for 109 lek and sold for 110.2 lek, referring to the domestic foreign exchange market.
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