BoA-exchange-rate – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Euro and US Dollar lose ground against Lek over the week https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/17/euro-and-us-dollar-lose-ground-against-lek-over-the-week/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/17/euro-and-us-dollar-lose-ground-against-lek-over-the-week/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:51 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=310065 TIRANA, Oct 17  /ATA/ “The lek gained ground against the euro and the US dollar during the week of 12–17 October, while the British pound edged higher against the local currency.”

According to the Bank of Albania’s official exchange rate, the US dollar traded at 81.20 lek at the end of the week, down from 81.88 lek at the start, losing 0.68 lek.

The euro also lost ground, trading at 91.32 lek, down from 91.61 lek at the start of the week, a decrease of 0.29 lek.
In contrast, the British pound rose to 108.37 lek, from 108.25 lek at the beginning of the week. The Swiss franc traded at 98.33 lek, down from 98.56 lek, marking a decline of 0.23 lek.

Exchange rate fluctuations come amid growing pressure on the euro in the domestic market, as the Bank of Albania continues to buy foreign currency to prevent further appreciation of the lek.
The central bank purchased more than €2 billion on the domestic foreign exchange market in 2024–2025. In the first half of 2026, its purchases totalled €664 million, marking a record high for the period.

The Bank of Albania’s interventions in the foreign exchange market are intended to moderate exchange rate fluctuations and prevent the lek from strengthening further. These purchases also contribute to building up the country’s foreign exchange reserves and injecting liquidity into the domestic economy.
Data for September show that Albania’s foreign exchange reserves stood at around €8.4 billion, a record high and a 16% increase year on year.

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]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/17/euro-and-us-dollar-lose-ground-against-lek-over-the-week/feed/ 0 Albanian Lek gains ground against foreign currencies https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/22/albanian-lek-gains-ground-against-foreign-currencies-7/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/22/albanian-lek-gains-ground-against-foreign-currencies-7/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:44:00 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=166746 TIRANA, Nov. 22 /ATA/- On Monday, the Albanian lek gained position against the US dollar, the European currency and the Swiss franc, while weakened against the British pound.

According to the official exchange rate of the Bank of Albania, Euro 1 got exchanged with 121.28, or 0.25 lek less than a day before, while the USD got exchanged with 107.45 lek, or 0.08 lek less than a day earlier.

The British pound got exchanged with 144.35 lek or 0.06 lek more than a day earlier.

Swiss franc got exchanged with 115.70 lek or 0.32 lek less than a day before. //a.i/

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/22/albanian-lek-gains-ground-against-foreign-currencies-7/feed/ 0 Lek gains ground versus EUR, dollar at an all-time high https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/17/lek-gains-ground-versus-eur-dollar-at-an-all-time-high/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/17/lek-gains-ground-versus-eur-dollar-at-an-all-time-high/#respond Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:18:20 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=166319 TIRANA, Nov 17 /ATA/ In local foreign exchange market, on Wednesday the US dollar gained ground against domestic currency lek as compared to the previous day, marking the highest value this year, while the euro lost ground against the lek.

According to the official exchange rate of the Bank of Albania, the US dollar appreciated by 0.29 lek and is exchanged for 107.58 lek, while the euro decreased by 0.17 lek and is exchanged for 121.71 lek.

The British pound, compared to the previous day, appreciated by 0.25 lek and climbed to the quota of 144.52 lek.

While the Swiss franc is exchanged at 115.58 lek, or 0.08 lek less than on Tuesday.

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/17/lek-gains-ground-versus-eur-dollar-at-an-all-time-high/feed/ 0 Albanian lek gains position against foreign currencies https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/08/albanian-lek-gains-position-against-foreign-currencies/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/08/albanian-lek-gains-position-against-foreign-currencies/#respond Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:21:16 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=165642 TIRANA, Nov. 8 /ATA/- On Monday, the Albanian lek gained position against the foreign currencies.

According to the official exchange rate of the Bank of Albania, Euro 1 got exchanged with 122.78, or 0.06 lek less than a day before, while the USD got exchanged with 106.18 lek, or 0.32 lek less than a day earlier.

The British pound got exchanged with 143.23 lek or 0.24 lek more than a day earlier.

Swiss franc got exchanged with 116.08 lek or 0.15 lek less than a day before. //a.i/

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/08/albanian-lek-gains-position-against-foreign-currencies/feed/ 0 Foreign currencies strengthen position against Albanian Lek https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/03/foreign-currencies-strengthen-position-against-albanian-lek/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/03/foreign-currencies-strengthen-position-against-albanian-lek/#respond Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:11:13 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=165183 TIRANA, Nov. 3 /ATA/On Wednesday, the foreign currencies strengthened position against the Albanian Lek compared to a day earlier.

According to the official exchange rate of the Bank of Albania, USD got exchanged with 106.08 lek or 0.14 lek more than a day before, while  Euro 1 got exchanged with 122.86 lek, or 0.10 lek more than a day earlier.

The British pound got exchanged with 144.44 lek or 0.02 lek more than a day earlier.

While, the Swiss franc got exchanged at the price of 116.43 lek or 0.43 lek more than a day before. //a.i/

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/03/foreign-currencies-strengthen-position-against-albanian-lek/feed/ 0 US dollar strengthens position against Albanian lek https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/01/us-dollar-strengthens-position-against-albanian-lek-3/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/01/us-dollar-strengthens-position-against-albanian-lek-3/#respond Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:14:55 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=164986 TIRANA, Nov. 1/ATA/ On domestic exchange market on Monday, the US dollar strengthened its position against the Albanian lek compared to a day earlier.

According to the official exchange rate of the Bank of Albania, Euro 1 got exchanged with  122.78 lek, or 0.06 lek less than a day before, while the USD got exchanged with 106.12 lek, or 0.65 lek more than a day earlier.

The British pound got exchanged with 144.90 lek or 0.33 lek less than a day earlier.

Swiss franc got exchanged with 115.98  lek or 0.2616 lek more than a day before. //a.i/

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/11/01/us-dollar-strengthens-position-against-albanian-lek-3/feed/ 0 Euro and US dollar strengthen position against Albanian lek https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/25/euro-and-us-dollar-strengthen-position-against-albanian-lek-5/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/25/euro-and-us-dollar-strengthen-position-against-albanian-lek-5/#respond Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:56:43 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=164447 TIRANA, Oct. 25/ATA/- In the domestic foreign currency exchange market, the common European currency and the US dollar and gained position today versus the Albanian lek compared to a day earlier.

According to the official exchange rate of the Bank of Albania, the USD strengthened its position by 0.31 lek and is exchanged at 104.86 lek. While the euro is exchanged at 121.95 lek or 0.32 lek more than a day before.

British pound and Swiss franc, respectively exchanged at the price of 144.18 lek or 0.12  lek less than a day before, and Swiss franc is exchanged at 114.14 lek or 0.16 lek more than a day earlier. //a.i/

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/25/euro-and-us-dollar-strengthen-position-against-albanian-lek-5/feed/ 0 US dollar strengthens position, Euro loses ground versus Albanian Lek https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/22/us-dollar-strengthens-position-euro-loses-ground-versus-albanian-lek/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/22/us-dollar-strengthens-position-euro-loses-ground-versus-albanian-lek/#respond Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:26:45 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=164262 TIRANA, Oct. 22/ATA/ On domestic exchange market on Friday, the US dollar strengthened its position against the Albanian lek, while the European currency euro lost ground in exchange for lek compared to a day earlier.

According to the official exchange rate of the Bank of Albania, Euro 1 got exchanged with  121.63 lek, or 0.05 lek less than a day before, while the USD got exchanged with 104.55  lek, or 0.04 lek more than a day earlier.

The British pound got exchanged with 144.30 lek or 0.16 lek more than a day earlier.

Swiss franc got exchanged with 113,98  lek or 0.16 lek more than a day before. //a.i/

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/22/us-dollar-strengthens-position-euro-loses-ground-versus-albanian-lek/feed/ 0 Albanian lek gained position against US dollar, Euro and British pound https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/21/albanian-lek-gained-position-against-us-dollar-euro-and-british-pound/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/21/albanian-lek-gained-position-against-us-dollar-euro-and-british-pound/#respond Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:52:58 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=164113 TIRANA, Oct. 21 /ATA/- On Thursday, the Albanian lek gained position against the US dollar, the Euro and the British pound, while weakened against the Swiss franc.

According to the official exchange rate of the Bank of Albania, Euro 1 got exchanged with 121.68, or 0.01 lek less than a day before, while the USD got exchanged with 104.51 lek, or 0.15 lek less than a day earlier.

The British pound got exchanged with 144.14 lek or 0.01 lek less than a day earlier.

Swiss franc got exchanged with 113.76 lek or 0.48lek less than a day before. //a.i/

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/21/albanian-lek-gained-position-against-us-dollar-euro-and-british-pound/feed/ 0 Euro and US dollar strengthen position against Albanian Lek https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/20/euro-and-us-dollar-strengthen-position-against-albanian-lek-4/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/20/euro-and-us-dollar-strengthen-position-against-albanian-lek-4/#respond Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:13:19 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=164008 TIRANA, Oct. 20/ATA/- In the domestic foreign currency exchange market, the US dollar and the common European currency gained position today in relation to the Albanian lek compared to a day earlier, while British pound weakened against the lek.

According to the official exchange rate of the Bank of Albania, the USD strengthened its position by 0.29 lek and is exchanged at 104.66 lek. While the euro is exchanged at 121.69 lek or 0.04 lek more than a day before.

British pound and Swiss franc, respectively exchanged at the price of  144,15 lek or 0,18  lek more than a day before, and Swiss franc is exchanged at 113.28  lek or 0.25 lek less than a day earlier. //a.i/

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