Dollar Weakens to 79.3 Lek as Foreign Currencies Decline
The US dollar falls to a buy rate of 79.3 lek on September 19, 2026. The euro and British pound also record lower exchange values against the Albanian lek.
The US dollar declined in value against the Albanian lek. The buy rate dropped to 79.3 lek while the sell rate reached 80.4 lek. This marks a decrease from the previous day’s levels. The currency weakened further as markets moved into the weekend.
Major European and North American currencies followed the same trend. The euro buy rate stood at 91.2 lek with a sell rate of 92.0 lek. The British pound was bought at 106.0 lek and sold at 107.1 lek. These figures reflect a broad softening of foreign exchange positions.
Major currencies show consistent downward movement
The Swiss franc recorded a buy price of 96.0 lek. Its sell price was set at 97.1 lek. The Canadian dollar was exchanged at 56.5 lek for purchase. The sell rate for the Canadian dollar was 57.0 lek. All listed currencies showed lower values compared to earlier in the week.
Weekly trend confirms continued currency softening
Data from GN auto markets/forex indicates a steady decline. The dollar buy rate was 79.4 lek on Friday. It dropped to 79.3 lek by Saturday. This downward pattern has persisted across multiple trading days. Investors observed consistent pressure on foreign currency values.
Market participants monitor shifting exchange dynamics
Traders track these rates for cross-border transactions. The spread between buy and sell prices remains stable. The dollar spread is 1.1 lek. The euro spread is 0.8 lek. These margins allow banks to manage liquidity and risk.
