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Monday, 9 November 2026English edition
The Geopolitician

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Fluctuations in Iran's Dollar exchange rate

Iran's dollar exchange rate has seen significant fluctuations, dropping to 259,910 tomans before rising again to 189,045 rials.

Running story — the local press covered it again on 5 November 2026.

The story so far as of 5 November 2026

On October 13, 2026, the value of the dollar in Iran's free market dropped to 259,910 tomans, influenced by geopolitical tensions and central bank interventions. On November 5, 2026, the exchange rate increased to 189,045 rials, up from 188,668 rials, due to ongoing economic pressures and market volatility.

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Coverage, day by day

  1. Markets

    Dollar Rate Increases to 189,045 Rial

    Impact Importers and businesses dealing in foreign currencies face higher costs due to the rising dollar rate.

    Sources: Donya-e-Eqtesad دنیای اقتصاد ↗

  2. Markets

    Dollar Value Drops in Iran's Free Market

    Impact Importers and financial institutions in Iran benefit from a stronger rial as the dollar's market value decreases.

    Sources: Donya-e-Eqtesad دنیای اقتصاد ↗

Sources in this story

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