The currency conversion from the deutsche mark to the euro proceeded smoothly.

The United Nations Monthly Bulletin of Statistics Currency conversion rates are the mid-point rates prevailing for each month.

Well, my currency conversion's a little rusty, but I'll tell you, that's more than enough cocaine to get Mike back.

Methodologically, given that PPP is based on hypothetical, non-existent currency conversion rates, it was not suitable for the purposes of assessing Member States' capacity to pay.

/ The United Nations Monthly Bulletin of Statistics currency conversion rates are the mid-point rates prevailing for each month for the specified currency.

(d) Translation and conversion of currencies

Methodologically, given that PPP is based on hypothetical, non-existent currency conversion rates, it is not suitable for the purposes of assessing Member States' capacity to pay.

Note: This table also includes operations in local currency, commodities conversions and reinvestments.

Purchasing power parity (PPP) was unsuitable as a basis for currency conversion rates because it was based on hypothetical currency conversion rates, reflected capacity to consume rather than to pay, and did not take into account cultural and social preferences in consumption.

Where this is not feasible, UNHCR should ensure that exchange rate gains (or losses) are fully disclosed, and that the policies of partners for reporting currency conversions are transparent.