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Disclosures on the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes On The Statement Of Income [Abstract] |  |  |
Profit (loss) in foreign currency | $ (4,423) | $ (2,169) | $ (16,597)
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve | 14,176 | 562 | (1,394)
Total | $ 9,753 | $ (1,607) | $ (17,991)

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