Exchange rate/ US dollar loses points. Pound and Franc strengthen
The US dollar started this Thursday negatively, thus suffering a significant decrease in value compared to the previous day, as it was bought today for 81.6 lek and sold for 82.6 lek.
The European currency, meanwhile, has not had significant fluctuations this morning, as compared to the previous day, it was bought today for 95 lek and sold for 95.7 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The Swiss franc has already registered an increase in its value this Thursday morning, being bought today at 103.6 lekë and being sold at 104.6 lekë compared to Wednesday, starting this morning on a positive note.
Referring to the domestic foreign exchange market, the British pound has also strengthened, marking an increase in value this Thursday, being bought today at 109.5 lekë and being sold at 110.5 compared to yesterday.
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