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Lek gains ground against euro and British pound

TIRANA, August 13 /ATA/ Today, the Bank of Albania reported minor shifts in major foreign currencies against the lek.

The euro dropped by 0.09 lekë to 92.92 lekë, the British pound fell 0.22 lekë to 108.70 lekë, and the Swiss franc slipped 0.01 lekë to 99.26 lekë. Meanwhile, the US dollar rose 0.01 lekë to 80.59 lekë.

Exchange rate shifts in the local market follow international trends and domestic supply and demand. This summer, high tourist spending and remittances are driving strong foreign currency inflows.

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Main Currency         Albanian Lek per Foreign Currency Unit

US Dollar       USD    80.59 +0.01

Euro   EUR    92.92 -0.09

Great Britain Pound           GBP    108.70           -0.22

Swiss Franc  CHF     99.26 -0.01

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