Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, August 18, 2008 is 86.7 (0.1 down against last Saturday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, August 16, 2008 is 86.8 (same as last Friday's index).

Ends/Monday, August 18, 2008
Issued at HKT 16:31

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