Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, August 11, 2008 is 86.4 (up 0.1 against last Saturday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, August 9, 2008 is 86.3 (up 0.1 against last Friday's index).

Ends/Monday, August 11, 2008
Issued at HKT 16:14

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