The ringgit was lower against the yen at 3.7738/7812, from 3.7121/7180, last Friday, easier against the British pound at 4.8655/8712, from 4.8511/8564 previously and depreciated versus the euro at 4.0189/0235, from 3.9989/9034, last Friday.
The ringgit is expected to be higher against the US dollar next week, on hopes that a resolution is in sight for the euro-zone debt crisis following encouraging sovereign debt sale by Italy.
This was in line with improved risk appetite for Asian assets on better outlook for global equities next week.
"Emerging Asian currencies, which has already factored in weakening growth in China, will maintain its strength next week on improved risk appetite,
China's first-quarter Gross Domestic Product grew 8.1 per cent, missing analysts expectations of 8.3 per cent growth which points to a gradual slowdown.
During the week, comments by a European Central Bank official of possible bond purchase programme to address Spain's fiscal position helped boost Asian currencies and the ringgit.
"However, the euro will remain volatile as investors pay close attention to developments in the euro-zone debt crisis.
"This comes as debt-ridden countries rely heavily on the European Central Bank for funding,"
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