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US Dollar fluctuations against Iraqi Dinar
The US dollar has seen significant fluctuations against the Iraqi dinar, impacting import costs and economic conditions in Iraq.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 5 November 2026.
The story so far as of 5 November 2026
On September 19, 2026, the US dollar surged past 160,000 IQD in Iraq's parallel markets, attributed to liquidity pressures. A slight retreat occurred on September 20, but the dollar rose again on October 4 and surged past 160,000 IQD on October 5. The dollar maintained its strength above this mark until October 7, when it surged past 180,000 IQD due to government changes in the exchange rate. Stability was observed around 164,000 IQD on October 11, but fluctuations continued, with the dollar reaching 169,000 IQD on October 21. By early November, the dollar stabilized around 168,000 IQD, with slight increases noted on November 5.
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Coverage, day by day
- Markets
US Dollar Rises Against Iraqi Dinar
Impact Importers and businesses in Iraq face higher costs due to the increased exchange rate of the US dollar.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US Dollar Stable Against Iraqi Dinar
Impact Importers and currency traders in Iraq experience stable exchange rates, aiding financial planning.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US Dollar Rates Stable at 168,000 Dinars in Iraq
Impact Importers and exporters dealing in U.S. dollars experience stable currency exchange conditions.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US Dollar Rates Steady at 168,000 Dinars in Iraq
Impact Importers and exporters dealing in U.S. dollars face stable currency exchange conditions, easing transaction planning.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US Dollar Steady in Baghdad, Rises in Erbil
Impact Currency traders and businesses in Erbil face a higher US dollar rate, affecting transaction costs.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US Dollar Exchange Rates Stable in Iraq
Impact Importers and exporters in Iraq face stable currency conditions, easing transaction planning.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US Dollar Declines Against Iraqi Dinar
Impact Currency traders and financial markets adjust to the US dollar's decline against the Iraqi dinar.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US dollar exchange rate stable against Iraqi dinar
Impact Importers and exporters dealing in US dollars experience stable currency conversion rates in Baghdad.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US Dollar climbs above 169,000 IQD in Iraq
Impact Importers and retailers in Iraq face higher costs due to the rising exchange rate of the US dollar.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US dollar rises slightly against Iraqi dinar
Impact Importers face slightly higher costs due to the increased US dollar rate against the dinar.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US Dollar Stabilizes Near 164,000 IQD in Iraq
Impact Importers and exporters benefit from stable exchange rates, aiding in predictable pricing and contracts.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US Dollar Surges Past 180,000 IQD in Market Disruption
Impact Currency traders and businesses reliant on stable exchange rates face volatility and potential losses.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US Dollar Remains Strong Against Iraqi Dinar
Impact Importers face higher costs due to the strong US dollar, affecting pricing and margins for goods brought into Iraq.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US dollar surges past 160,000 IQD in Iraq
Impact Importers and financial institutions face increased costs due to the dollar's surge to 160,000 IQD.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US dollar exchange rate rises against Iraqi dinar
Impact Importers and consumers in Iraq face higher costs as the dinar weakens against the dollar.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US dollar eases below 160,000 IQD in Iraq
Impact Importers and businesses dealing in foreign currencies see a slight easing in exchange rates.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
- Markets
US dollar surges past 160,000 IQD in Iraq
Impact Importers and businesses dealing in foreign currency face higher costs as the dinar weakens.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
Sources in this story
- Iraqi News 17
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