The level was forecast as a year-end target by more daring strategists earlier this year, but few had believed the single currency's gains would continue for so long.

今年年初，很多较大胆的外汇策略师曾预测说，1.25美元将是今年的年终目标，但当时很少有人相信欧元的涨势会持续这么久。

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