11.   The mark firmed slightly before German unemployment figures on Wednesday and data on growth on Thursday.

12.   The mark generally firmed, particularly against the French franc and the lira.

13.   The mark firmed against most other currencies.

14.   The mark firmed against most other European currencies after a recent correction.

15.   The mark generally firmed against other European currencies, but not the French franc.

16.   The mark firmed after losses earlier in the week.

17.   The mark firmed against all currencies on the view that the Bundesbank might increase its interest rates eventually, Griggs said.

18.   The mark firmed against all other European currencies, boosted by statements by Bundesbank President Hans Tietmeyer seeming to make any imminent cut in German interest rates less likely.

19.   The mark firmed against most other currencies early on Monday as doubts over the future single European currency made the German currency attractive to investors.

20.   The mark firmed against other European currencies, except for sterling and the Swiss franc.