Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, February 9, 2009 is 89.9 (same as last Saturday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, February 7, 2009 is 89.9 (down 0.1 against last Friday's index).

Ends/Monday, February 9, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:28

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