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Pound to euro hits 22-month high despite UK recession

April 27, 2012 by Peter Lavelle, Pure FX 5 Comments

Here is my latest update of the British pound to euro exchange rate, covering the 20th to 27th April 2012. This is intended as a brief guide to what’s affected the exchange rate this past week as well as what might happen next, to help you decide if now is the best time for you to change currencies. Pound to euro: +0.66% weekly increase. 1.2293 (1.2212 a week ago.) +2.79% monthly increase. 1.2293 (1.196 a month ago.) This week: 1. The pound held at its highest rate against the euro in 22 months this week, in spite of the fact that the UK officially re-entered recession. If nothing else, this reflects just how low confidence is in the euro right now. 2. Francois Hollande won … [Read more...] about Pound to euro hits 22-month high despite UK recession

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