Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, March 15, 2010 is 86.8 (same as last Saturday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, March 13, 2010 was 86.8 (down 0.1 against last Friday's index).

Ends/Monday, March 15, 2010
Issued at HKT 16:25

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