1.   A higher number on the index indicates a weaker krona.

2.   A weaker krona against other currencies means sales abroad are worth more when repatriated.

3.   A weaker krona makes Volvo products more competitive abroad and makes sales abroad worth more kronor when repatriated.

4.   A weaker krona means exporters get more kronor from foreign-currency-denominated sales when repatriated.

5.   A weaker krona tends to lead to a higher rate of inflation.

6.   A weaker krona has kept the bank from lowering its key rate earlier this year, as a weaker currency tends to boost inflation.

7.   A weaker krona means sales abroad are worth more when repatriated.

8.   A weaker krona tends to accelerate inflation as it raises the costs of imports.

9.   Ericsson AB said third-quarter profit more than doubled as sales of mobile phones and their networks soared and as the Swedish company benefited from a weaker krona.

10.   Higher inflation can thus start a spiralling effect where a weaker krona leads to higher prices, which in turn weaken the krona.