Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, Demcember 14, 2009 is 86.2 (down 0.1 against last Saturday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, December 12, 2009 is 86.3 (up 0.1 against last Friday's index).

Ends/Monday, December 14, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:35

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