Brazil’s Real had the largest drop in six months falling 2.2 percent against the U.S. dollar and declining from an eight-month high, as commodities and stocks declined, reducing capital influx to South America’s most influential economy.

The Swedish currency hit a six-week low level after speculations rose that Latvia will devalue its currency, as an attempt to save the country from a deep recession, consequently affecting negatively loans held by Swedish banks in the Baltic Nation.

The Great Britain Pound hit a six-month high against the Eurozone currency as domestic consumer confidence rose to a two-year high, indicating that recession might soon be over.

The dollar continued its bearish trend against a basket of currencies after a report on U.S. pending home sales posted the third consecutive monthly rise, improving optimism on markets and extending the current risk appetite wave.

The pound sterling dropped versus the euro and the dollar, after hitting a seven-month high against the dollar in a sharp rally to be considered excessive, as traders agree it does not reflect the United Kingdom’s economic outlook.

After hitting this year’s low against multiple currencies, the dollar remained stable against the euro, showing a slight correction, yet, the sentiment remains bearish as risk appetite grows.

The Russian ruble posted gains against the U.S. dollar for the third day in a row, as the demand for oil increases, causing the Russian stock market to have the highest rally since the beginning of the global slump.

The dollar fell against currencies in Asia in the beginning of this week’s session, as General Motors may file for bankruptcy this Monday.