The Euro depreciated to USD 1.2190 and got closer to two-year low of USD 1.2166 on Friday, July 13, just after Italy's credit rating was cut by Moody's. In total, the Euro has lost 5.7% so far in 2012, which is more than the previous year. The depreciation of the European currency was accelerated last week by the ECB's interest rate cuts. Experts believe EUR 800 billion that banks held in ECB will gradually leave the Eurozone to find better yields.