The Iranian foreign exchange market opened on Friday with USD selling rates holding steady at 180,400 tomans, reflecting limited volatility compared to previous sessions. Buyers could access USD at 179,332 tomans, maintaining a 1,068-toman spread. European currencies showed EUR at 210,200 tomans and GBP at 241,250 tomans, while AED remained stable at 48,800 tomans.
Gold markets saw Emami coin priced at 197 million tomans, outperforming Azadi coin (192 million tomans) and Nim Seke (99.5 million tomans). Gold 18k reached 20,459,855 tomans per gram, with gold ounce trading at $4,570.80 globally. Crypto markets maintained Bitcoin at $80,462 and Ethereum at $2,248.49, while USDT remained pegged at 17,900 tomans.
Market analysts note that the USD rate's stability contrasts with recent weekly fluctuations, suggesting temporary equilibrium in dollar supply and demand. Gold prices remain elevated due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns. Crypto markets show resilience despite global regulatory uncertainties.