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Official Rate Sheet: Yemeni Rial (YER) / Iraqi Dinar (IQD)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 YER = 5.5398 IQD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Yemeni Rial to Iraqi Dinar Exchange Rate (YER to IQD)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 YER in IQD?

1 YER = 5.5398 IQD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Yemeni Rial (YER) yields approximately 5,539.79 Iraqi Dinar (IQD) (inverse rate: 1 IQD = 0.1805 YER). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): YER

You Receive (Estimate): IQD

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 YER = 5.5398 IQD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 IQD = 0.1805 YER

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check IQD to YER (Iraqi Dinar to Yemeni Rial) Live Converter →

YER to IQD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Yemeni Rial against Iraqi Dinar

Period High

5.6063 IQD

Period Low

5.4733 IQD

Volatility / Avg

5.5398 IQD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 5.4733 IQD

Max: 5.6063 IQD

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 5.3459 IQD

Max: 5.7337 IQD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (YER & IQD)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Yemeni Rial → Iraqi Dinar (YER / IQD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Yemeni Rial (YER)	Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
1 YER	5.54 IQD
5 YER	27.70 IQD
10 YER	55.40 IQD
25 YER	138.49 IQD
50 YER	276.99 IQD
100 YER	553.98 IQD
200 YER	1,107.96 IQD
250 YER	1,384.95 IQD
500 YER	2,769.89 IQD
1,000 YER	5,539.79 IQD
2,500 YER	13,849.46 IQD
5,000 YER	27,698.93 IQD
10,000 YER	55,397.85 IQD

Iraqi Dinar → Yemeni Rial (IQD / YER)

Wholesale Benchmark

Iraqi Dinar (IQD)	Yemeni Rial (YER)
1 IQD	0.18 YER
5 IQD	0.90 YER
10 IQD	1.81 YER
25 IQD	4.51 YER
50 IQD	9.03 YER
100 IQD	18.05 YER
200 IQD	36.10 YER
250 IQD	45.13 YER
500 IQD	90.26 YER
1,000 IQD	180.51 YER
2,500 IQD	451.28 YER
5,000 IQD	902.56 YER
10,000 IQD	1,805.12 YER

Provider / Channel	YER/IQD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (IQD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	5.5398 IQD	0.00%	27,698.93 IQD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	5.3459 IQD	~3.50%	26,729.46 IQD	-969.46 IQD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	4.9858 IQD	~10.00%	24,929.03 IQD	-2,769.89 IQD

1 YER to IQD: Yemeni Rial to Iraqi Dinar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 YER to IQD or convert YER to IQD describe the amount of Iraqi Dinar received per 1 Yemeni Rial. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 YER = 5.5398 IQD (inverse: 1 IQD = 0.1805 YER), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Yemen ↔ Iraq)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Central Bank of Yemen and Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of YER/IQD.

YER and IQD Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Yemen and Iraq.

How the YER to IQD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Yemen (YER) and Iraq (IQD) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between YER and IQD:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Central Bank of Yemen and Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Yemen and Iraq exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (IQD) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Yemeni Rial to Iraqi Dinar Conversion

Common questions regarding Yemeni Rial to Iraqi Dinar conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 YER in IQD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 YER = 5.5398 IQD), 1,000 Yemeni Rial equals approximately 5,539.79 Iraqi Dinar. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Yemeni Rial?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with YER?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Central Bank of Yemen) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.