US dollar rates open steady near 168,000 dinars across major Iraqi hubs

Packs of Iraqi dinars and a person counting a pack of US dollars. Photo: NRT Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the Iraqi dinar maintained relative stability across major trading hubs on Monday morning, November 2, 2026, with retail selling prices hovering near the 168,000 dinars mark per $100 across main commercial centers. According to morning market quotes, exchange rates across key cities opened as follows: Baghdad: Retail bureaus posted selling rates at 168,250 dinars against buying rates of 167,750 dinars per $100. Erbil: Currency desks quoted selling prices at 168,000 dinars alongside purchase offers of 167,250 dinars per $100. Basra: Foreign exchange offices registered selling rates at 168,250 dinars and purchase bids at 167,750 dinars per $100. The parallel market spreads continue to trade at a noticeable margin above the official peg established by the Central Bank of Iraq, which remains fixed at 152,000 dinars per $100 (1,520 dinars per dollar).