CBI auctions +$257 in forex on Tuesday
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Central Bank's (CBI) sales of the US dollar surpassed $257 million in the currency auction on Tuesday.
According to an official statement by the Bank, the CBI sold $257,793,643 during today's auction.
The Bank covered these transactions at a base exchange rate of 1,310 IQD per dollar for documentary credits, international settlements of electronic cards, and foreign transfers, while the rate stood at 1,305 IQD per dollar for cash transactions.
Most dollar sales were directed towards bolstering balances abroad in the form of transfers and credits, amounting to $252,843,643, representing a 98% increase compared to cash sales, which amounted to $5,050,000.
One Bank purchased cash dollars, while the total number of exchange and brokerage companies participating in the auction was8companies.
