Volatile US Dollar – General Fluctuations in the Foreign Exchange Market
The US dollar started this Tuesday with unstable values, experiencing ups and downs compared to the previous day, as it was bought this morning at 81.3 lek and sold at 82.3 lek according to the local exchange rate.
The European currency continued to remain weak against the local currency this morning, although without any significant fluctuations in the quote compared to the day before, being bought today at 93.1 lek and being sold at 93.9 lek.
The Swiss franc has suffered a drop in value, losing points compared to Monday, as it was bought this morning at 100.4 lek and sold at 101.6 lek, referring to the domestic foreign exchange market.
The British pound has already had a relatively positive morning, registering a slight increase in value this Tuesday morning, as it was bought today for 109.2 lek and sold for 110.5 lek compared to yesterday.
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