Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, October 19, 2009 is 86.3 (down 0.1 against last Saturday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, October 17, 2009 is 86.4 (up 0.1 against Friday's index).

Ends/Monday, October 19, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:17

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