Wednesday morning, August 12, 2026, saw a dynamic start to the Iranian market, with key assets showing varied movements. The US Dollar maintained a relatively stable position against the Toman, with its sell price recorded at 187,800 Toman and the buy price at 186,689 Toman. Other major foreign currencies also held their ground, with the Euro selling at 216,650 Toman, the British Pound at 253,650 Toman, and the UAE Dirham at 51,200 Toman. The Turkish Lira was trading at 3,930 Toman, reflecting broader regional and international currency trends.
The gold and coin market continued its upward trajectory, capturing significant investor attention. The highly sought-after Emami coin reached 189,500,000 Toman, nearing the 190 million Toman psychological threshold. The Azadi coin followed closely at 186,000,000 Toman, while the Nim Seke was priced at 96,000,000 Toman. For those interested in smaller denominations, a gram of 18-karat gold was valued at 19,239,115 Toman. Globally, the gold ounce stood at $4,393.40, indicating strong international demand for the precious metal.
In the volatile world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) demonstrated resilience, trading robustly above the $63,000 mark at $63,804. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, also showed solid performance, priced at $1,889.21. The stablecoin Tether (USDT), often used as a proxy for the US Dollar in the crypto market, was exchanging hands at 188,170 Toman, closely mirroring the official USD rate and highlighting its role in facilitating crypto transactions within Iran.
The morning session's activity suggests a market influenced by a mix of local liquidity and global commodity price movements. While the Toman showed stability against the dollar, the consistent rise in gold prices indicates a preference for tangible assets amidst economic uncertainties. The crypto market, despite its inherent volatility, continues to attract interest, with key assets holding their value.
Investors and traders will be closely watching for any shifts in global economic indicators and domestic policy announcements that could impact these trends throughout the day. The current stability in the currency market, coupled with the bullish sentiment in gold and sustained interest in digital assets, paints a complex but active picture for the Iranian financial landscape.