Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, December 15, 2008 is 89.4 (down 0.2 against last Saturday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, December 13, 2008 is 89.6 (up 0.1 against last Friday's index).

Ends/Monday, December 15, 2008
Issued at HKT 16:14

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