The average exchange rate of the Armenian dram to the US dollar in February was 4.5% lower than a year ago

YEREVAN, March 5. /ARKA/. In February 2026, the average exchange rate of the Armenian dram to the US dollar was 377.6 drams (395.6 drams in February 2025). This is according to a report by the Statistical Committee of Armenia (Armstat).
Thus, the exchange rate was 4.5% lower than the same figure in February 2025.

Moreover, in February 2026, compared to January of the same year, a 0.5% increase in consumer prices was accompanied by a 0.6% decrease in the exchange rate of the Armenian dram against the US dollar (the dram appreciated).

In February 2026, compared to February 2025, consumer prices increased by 4.3%, and the exchange rate of the Armenian dram against the US dollar decreased by 2.1%.

In the same period last year, consumer prices increased by 2.5%, and the exchange rate of the Armenian dram against the US dollar decreased by 2.1%.

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