The dollar has been stable for the past two trading days, but is still much higher than what the government would like it to be. At RD$24.90 to the US dollar in the commercial banks and most exchange houses, a dollar costs about RD$4 more than desired. This is despite the fact that, among other steps taken, the Central Bank has removed RD$4.8 billion from circulation and demonetized RD$800 million from the government.