CBI auctions +$274 million in forex on Wednesday
Shafaq News / On Wednesday, the Iraqi Central
Bank's (CBI) sales of the US dollar surpassed $274 million in the currency
auction.
According to an official statement by the Bank,
the CBI sold $274,721,393 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.
The majority of dollar sales were directed
towards bolstering balances abroad in the form of transfers and credits,
amounting to $263,071,393, representing a 95% increase compared to cash sales,
which amounted to $11,650,000.
Two Banks purchased cash dollars, while 16
fulfilled requests to bolster balances abroad.
The total number of exchange and brokerage
companies participating in the auction was 10 companies.