The following table shows the exchange rate between several foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar.

-Refer to the table above.Between May 2016 and May 2017,the U.S.dollar has ________ against the euro and ________ against the yen.

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The following table shows the exchange rate between several foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar.
 
-Refer to the table above.Between May 2016 and May 2017,the U.S.dollar has ________ against the euro and ________ against the yen.

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The U.S. dollar appreciates against another currency when it gains strength or value relative to that currency, meaning you need fewer dollars to buy the same amount of the foreign currency. Conversely, it depreciates when it loses strength or value, requiring more dollars to purchase the same amount of foreign currency. Without the specific exchange rate data from the table, the general principle is that if the number of euros or yen that one dollar can buy increases over the period, the dollar has appreciated against that currency. If the number decreases, the dollar has depreciated.

The Following Table Shows the Exchange Rate Between Several Foreign