How has this month started for the major currencies?
The US dollar has registered an increase this morning, starting this week and month at a positive rate, being bought today at 95.5 lek and being sold at 97.2 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The European currency also had a slight increase over the weekend, although it fell below the value of 100 lek, being bought this morning at 98.7 lek and being sold at 99.7 lek.
The Swiss franc also strengthened this Monday morning, being bought today at 104.3 lekë and being sold at 106 lekë compared to the previous week and month.
The British pound, referred to the domestic foreign exchange market, is being bought today at 117.8 lek and sold at 119.2 lek compared to last week, gaining even that point this Monday.
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