Albeit restrictions imposed by the RBI on forward trading, Indian rupee slid past 53 mark on Monday. Heightened risk aversion on regional instability fears following death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's death sent Asian currencies down, but also dragged Indian currency lower. Meanwhile, weak local shares on worries over slowing domestic growth also were a dent on the Indian currency. However, any downside on the rupee may also be limited as the new strictures mean the central bank is in a better position to influence the currency.
On the global front, dollar bounced against major rivals in Asia on Monday, as uncertainty following news of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's death increased the U.S. currency's safe-haven appeal.
The partially convertible currency is currently trading at 52.96, weaker by 21 paise from its previous close of 52.75 on Friday. It has touched a high and a low of 53.23 and 52.92 respectively. The Reserve Bank of India's reference rate for the dollar stood at Rs 52.81 and for Euro it stood at 68.80 on December 16, 2011. While, the RBI's reference rate for the Yen stood at 67.80 and the reference rate for the Great Britain Pound (GBP) stood at 82.0043. The reference rates are based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai.
| Date | 1US$ | 1GBP |
| December 16, 2011 | 52.81 | 82.0043 |
| December 15, 2011 | 54.23 | 83.7667 |
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