8. During the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the Thai baht was trading at $0.02475 per Thai baht. The Thai baht is trading at $0.03093 per Thai baht now. What is the percentage change in the Thai baht's value? Would you consider it an appreciation or depreciation?

8. During the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the Thai baht was trading at $0.02475 per Thai baht. The Thai baht is trading at $0.03093 per Thai baht now. What is the percentage change in the Thai baht's value? Would you consider it an appreciation or depreciation?

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