Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, December 27, 2008 is 88.5 (down 0.1 against last Wednesday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, December 29, 2008 is 88.4 (down 0.1 against last Saturday's index).

Ends/Monday, December 29, 2008
Issued at HKT 16:18

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