The 'free fall' in the exchange rate continues - What happened to the major currencies today?
The US dollar has not managed to change its declining curve for some time now, even this Thursday, as it was bought today compared to yesterday at 86 lek and sold at 87.4 lek.
According to the local exchange rate, the European currency continues to maintain its relatively constant value as at the beginning of this week, being bought today at 97.8 lek and being sold at 98.7 lek.
The Swiss franc recorded a slight decline in value this morning, as it was bought at 104 lek and sold at 105.2 lek compared to Wednesday.
The British pound has also not recorded significant value movements compared to the previous day, being bought today at 114.4 lek and being sold at 115.8 lek, referring to the domestic foreign exchange market.
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