Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, January 19, 2009 is 89.4 (same as last Saturday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, January 17, 2009 is 89.4 (same as last Friday's index).

Ends/Monday, January 19, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:06

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