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Vietnamese Dong & Iraqi Dinar Update: IQD Strengthens to 1,307.85 | VND Gap Persists - Feb 18

Vietnamese Dong (VND) & Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Wednesday Update - February 18, 2026 Iraqi dinar STRENGTHENS to 1,307.85 (down 0.16 percent = appreciation), marking notable movement from last week's 1,310 levels. Twelve-month performance: UP +0.09 percent (actual appreciation). Vietnamese dong holds at 25,970 with a 921-dong gap from the State Bank's 25,049 reference persisting — market resists policy signal. This Wednesday update covers IQD's meaningful strengthening, VND's gap persistence, and contrasting dynamics. 📊 WEDNESDAY DUAL UPDATE: Iraqi Dinar: 1,307.85 IQD/USD (strengthened from around 1,310) IQD 12-month: UP +0.09 percent (appreciation, not depreciation) Vietnamese Dong: 25,970 VND/USD (unchanged) VND Gap: 921 dong from reference (market resistance) IQD premium: Narrowed to 7.85 dinars (improving confidence) Contrasting dynamics: Iraq appreciates, Vietnam gap persists 💱 IRAQI DINAR DATA (Feb 18, 2026): Current Rate: 1,307.85 IQD/USD Daily Change: DOWN -0.16 percent (dinar strengthened) Movement: From around 1,310 to 1,307.85 (2.15 dinar appreciation) Monthly: UP +0.16 percent (strengthening) 12-Month: UP +0.09 percent (actual appreciation) Official Rate: 1,300 IQD/USD (unchanged) Premium: 7.85 dinars (0.60 percent above official) 🏆 IQD EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE: Twelve-Month Appreciation: UP +0.09 percent over 12 months Most emerging market currencies: Down several percent IQD: Actually appreciated (rare) Reflects: 100 billion dollars in reserves plus 4.6 million barrels per day oil CBI commitment: Three years at 1,300 rate Market confidence: Building steadily Premium Narrowing: Last week: Around 10 to 11 dinar premium Today: 7.85 dinar premium Narrowing equals improving market confidence Official rate credibility: Demonstrated Market trusts CBI commitment 💱 VIETNAMESE DONG DATA (Feb 18, 2026): Market Rate: 25,970 VND/USD (unchanged) SBV Reference: 25,049 VND/USD (continuing) Gap: 921 dong (persistent) Monthly: UP +1.16 percent 12-Month: DOWN -1.96 percent (improved from -2.37 percent) Twelve-month trend: Recovering 📊 VND GAP PERSISTENCE ANALYSIS: What It Means: State Bank wants: 25,049 (stronger dong) Market delivers: 25,970 (weaker dong) Gap: 921 dong (3.5 percent divergence) Market resistance: Real and persistent Commercial banks: Not following SBV signal Dollar demand: Stronger than policy preference Why Gap Persists: 10 percent GDP growth target: High import demand January trade deficit: Largest in four years Dollar demand: Structural, not temporary Import needs: Machinery, materials, energy, technology Trade deficit equals dollar outflows exceeding inflows Market forces stronger than policy signals (for now) 📈 VIETNAM ECONOMIC CONTEXT: Supporting Factors: Monthly: Still +1.16 percent appreciation Export growth: Nearly 17 percent (2025) FDI: +11.3 percent (January 2026) Tourism: +18.5 percent (January) Twelve-month: Improving (2.37 percent to 1.96 percent decline) 🔄 WEDNESDAY CONTRAST: Vietnam (Policy vs Market Standoff): SBV signals strength (25,049 reference) Market refuses to follow (stays at 25,970) Gap: Unchanged since Monday Dollar demand: Real and persistent Policy signal: Not sufficient alone May require: Open market operations, foreign exchange intervention Iraq (Quiet Organic Appreciation): No active CBI policy push Market: Naturally appreciating From 1,310 to 1,307.85 over days Oil revenues: Creating dollar supply 100 billion dollars in reserves: Backing confidence 1,300 official rate: Firm anchor Market-driven: Not policy-driven 🌍 WHY IQD 12-MONTH APPRECIATION MATTERS: Typical emerging markets: Multi-percent depreciation IQD: +0.09 percent appreciation (opposite direction) Shows: Exceptional stability and strength Reflects: Massive reserve cushion Demonstrates: Policy credibility Three years: Builds market trust Premium narrowing: Confidence improving 🏦 SOURCES USED: Market exchange rate data (Feb 16–18, 2026) State Bank of Vietnam reference rate (25,049) Iraqi dinar market data (Feb 18, 2026) Central Bank of Iraq official rate (1,300) Monthly and twelve-month performance data Premium calculations (official versus market) Trade balance data (Vietnam) Oil production data (Iraq) ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This is a Wednesday news update and market dynamics analysis only. Not financial advice. Iraqi dinar strengthening and Vietnamese dong gap persistence represent current market conditions, not future predictions. No investment recommendations. Always consult qualified financial professionals. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily tracking — IQD's appreciation to 1,307.85 is notable movement. #VietnameseDong #IraqiDinar #VND #IQD #WednesdayUpdate #Feb182026 #IQDStrengthens #DinarAppreciation #VNDGap #CurrencyNews #ForexUpdate #IQD1307 #VND25970 #VNDvsIQD