CBI auctions +$253 million in forex on Wednesday
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi CentralBank's (CBI) sales of the US dollar surpassed $253 million in the currencyauction on Wednesday.
According to an official statementby the Bank, the CBI sold $253,497,545 during today's auction.
The Bank covered these transactionsat a base exchange rate of 1,310 IQD per dollar for documentary credits,international settlements of electronic cards, and foreign transfers, while therate stood at 1,305 IQD per dollar for cash transactions.
Most dollar sales were directedtowards bolstering balances abroad in the form of transfers and credits,amounting to $246,097,545, representing a 97% increase compared to cash sales,which amounted to $7,400,000.
One Bank purchased cash dollars,while 11 fulfilled requests to bolster balances abroad.
The total number of exchange andbrokerage companies participating in the auction was 10 companies.
