Iran Currency News

The dollar declined in the early hours of trade in Iran on Tuesday but later gained some ground against the rial. Trade commenced with the greenback as low as 210,000 rials in the first few…

Foreign currency prices continued to fall against the rial on Monday across Iran as panic selling took on new momentum. 

Forex and gold prices plunged in Tehran in the past three days amid optimism about a stronger rial in the coming weeks. The dollar plunged to five-month lows on Saturday fetching 229,000 rials…

Reversing the course from previous sessions, gold and foreign exchange prices dropped on Monday in Tehran's market. The dollar was quoted at 248,000 rials down 1,300 rials or 0.53% compared to…

Foreign exchange and gold prices closed higher on Sunday in Tehran's forex market paring losses in previous sessions.  The US dollar briefly  touched the critical 250,000-rial level…

Forex rates posted heavy losses on the first day of trading week in Tehran on Saturday with major currencies sliding below support levels.  The US dollar fell below 250,000-rial level…

After posting slight increases a session earlier, the US dollar climbed to 260,000 rials on Tuesday up 0.57% compared to the previous day's close. The greenback was traded at 256,820 rials in…

Forex and gold prices moved downwards on Saturday defying the negative climate arising from political developments in the United States and the region following the electoral defeat of Donald…

The main index of Tehran Stock Exchange closed Sunday trade at 1,439,054 points posting 6.9% growth in the month to December 21 -- the highest monthly return in months.  According to…

Foreign exchange rates declined on Saturday impacted by prospect of a stronger rial in light of optimism that Iran’s financial and banking ties with the outside world were set to improve.

Foreign exchange and gold prices in Tehran saw no significant swing for the second successive day. The US dollar gained 0.38% or 1,000 rials on Sunday and bought 258,000 rials in the open market…

Gold prices and foreign exchange rates retreated on Wednesday after rallying for two consecutive sessions. The dollar lost 3.14% or 8,000 rials, and was quoted at 255,000 rials in Iran’s open…

A new round of volatility returned to Tehran's chaotic foreign exchange market Tuesday amid rising uncertainty and prospects of further political tensions.  Quoted below 260,000 rials in…

Currency rates eked out gains on Monday after several dull sessions with the dollar advancing above 250,000 rials. The spike extended to gold prices though the metal has been under pressure due…

Foreign exchange and gold prices were sluggish in the preceding Iranian week and like other markets stepped back due to the new round of lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus. 

Currency and gold prices fell again in Tehran on Tuesday. The dollar lost 2.32% or 6,000 rials to reach 252,000 rials on Tuesday in the free market.  Bank-affiliated moneychangers priced…

Foreign exchange and gold prices posted meager changes Monday amid nationwide restrictions on non-essential businesses to control spread of the Covid-19 plague. The dollar was up 0.77% to 258,…

Forex and gold prices continued to fall on Wednesday in Tehran. The Emami gold coin lost 3.42% and was priced at 117 million rials. Half Bahar Azadi plunged 5.74% to 61 million rials. The coin…

Foreign currencies gained against the rial on Monday bucking a declining trend that started last Wednesday. The rally as usual extended to the bullion market. The dollar changed hands for 264,…

Major currencies extended losses against the rial on Sunday with the dollar closing the session more than 3.7% lower.  The greenback surrendered the 260,000-rial support level in the later…

Iran’s forex market seems to be relatively calm following bouts of anxiety before and after the Nov. 3 US presidential election.    The dollar surged 1% or 4,000 rials to 275,000…

Foreign exchange rates gained against the rial for the third straight day contrary to expectations about further decline and the prospects of a stronger rial following optimisms about ease of…

Foreign exchange rates increased again Monday, with the dollar recording gains for the second day in a row. The Central Bank of Iran, however, said it expects further decline in rates. 

The Central Bank of Iran is struggling to curb the high foreign exchange rates as best as it can through its affiliated exchange bureaus.  Over the past week the dollar has been of the…

The rial erased earlier losses in Tehran on Saturday as the dollar dipped and panic selling continued.  Impacted by updates on the presidential elections in the United States, the…