How has this week started for the major currencies?
The US dollar has started the week positively, registering a slight increase in value compared to a week ago, as it was bought this morning at 80.8 lek and sold at 82 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The European currency also started this Monday in positive terms, thus marking an increase in value compared to the previous week, as it was bought this morning at 95.3 lek and sold at 96 lek.
The Swiss franc appears stable this Monday morning as there has been no significant fluctuation in value compared to last week, being bought today at 103.2 lekë and being sold at 104.2 lekë.
The British pound also does not appear to have undergone significant value movements over the weekend, being bought at the beginning of the week at 109 lek and sold at 110 lek referring to the domestic foreign exchange market.
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