YEREVAN, May 12. /ARKA/. The Central Bank of Armenia said nearly $22.25 million was traded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia stock exchange from April 28 to May 8. It stood at $1.75 million from April 22 to 26, according to the report.

It said an average weighted exchange rate was 413.53 drams per $1 at NASDAX OMX Armenia. There were no transactions effected with euros or Russian rubles.

NASDAQ OMX Armenia (former Armenian Stock Exchange, Armex), was established in 2001 as a voluntary merger of 21 broker (dealer) companies. In November 2007 the stock exchange was reorganized into OJSC. OMX (current NASDAQ OMX) is a holder of 100% stock of NASDAQ OMX Armenia.

The stock exchange obtained 100% stock of Armenia’s Central Depository. NASDAQ OMX Armenia received a trade license from CBA on November 7, 2005. The trades on the stock exchange were officially launched on 15 November 2005. ($1=413.19drams). –0--