TIRANA, April 18 /ATA/ In the domestic foreign exchange market, on Tuesday, the US dollar strengthened its position against the Lek, compared to Monday, while the euro lost ground.
The approach of the tourist season has brought a high supply of the European currency, leaning more and more towards a further devaluation of the euro.
According to the official exchange rate of the Bank of Albania, the USD strengthened by 0.62 Lekë and is exchanged at 102.62 Lekë, while the euro decreased by 0.25 Lekë and is exchanged at 112.63 Lekë.
If compared to the same period last year, the exchange rate of the euro against the Lek has depreciated by approximately 7%.
The British pound, compared to yesterday, was overvalued by 0.02 Lekë, rising to the quote of 127.61 Lekë.
Meanwhile, the Swiss franc is exchanged at 114.51 Lekë or 0.39 Lekë less than on Monday./p.s./
Main Currency Albanian Lek per Foreign Currency Unit
US Dollar USD 102.62 +0.62
Euro EUR 112.63 -0.25
Great Britain Pound GBP 127.61 +0.02
Swiss Franc CHF 114.51 -0.39
