Albania's Exchange Rate Plummets Amid Foreign Currency Crisis

The Albanian exchange rate continues to fluctuate, with foreign currencies experiencing a crisis. On August 16, 2026, one US dollar is bought for 79.6 lek and sold for 80.8 lek. The euro is also affected, being bought at 92.3 lek and sold at 93.3 lek.

The British pound remains relatively stable, bought at 107.8 lek and sold at 108.8 lek. The Swiss franc is exchanged for 98 lek when purchased and 99.5 lek when sold. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar is traded at 57.1 lek for purchase and 58.2 lek for sale.

These exchange rates reflect a trend of foreign currencies continuing to plummet in Albania. On August 13, 2026, one US dollar was bought for 79.8 lek and sold for 81.3 lek, indicating a slight increase in the value of the Albanian lek against the dollar.