Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, March 16, 2009 is 91.1 (down 0.2 against last Saturday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, March 14, 2009 is 91.3 (same as last Friday's index).

Ends/Monday, March 16, 2009
Issued at HKT 15:59

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