Let’s catch up on the latest exchange rate movements and take a look at the currency news you should be watching out for this week
 

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Weekly Market Analysis

October 2nd 2017
 

GBP stumbles, US dollar strengthens, EUR fluctuates

Let’s catch up on the latest exchange rate movements and take a look at the currency news you should be watching out for this week.


 
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Today's Rate

Euro (EUR)
1.13051
US dollar (USD)
1.32683
Australian dollar (AUD)
1.69575
S. African rand (ZAR)
18.0896
Japanese yen (JPY)
149.54
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The rates above are using the British pound (GBP) as the base rate. All rates are for indication purposes only. Prices can vary dramatically based on amount and delivery date.


 
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