The Iranian financial markets concluded the evening session on Friday, September 18, 2026, with key assets displaying notable movements. The US Dollar continued its steady ascent, with the sell rate reaching 228,600 Toman and the buy rate at 227,247 Toman. This consistent performance underscores the dollar's role as a benchmark in the local currency market, with analysts closely monitoring its trajectory amidst regional economic factors.
In the precious metals sector, the Emami gold coin recorded a significant price of 232,000,000 Toman, reflecting sustained investor interest in physical gold. The Azadi coin followed closely at 227,000,000 Toman, while the Nim Seke was priced at 119,000,000 Toman. Gold 18-karat per gram also saw a robust valuation at 23,385,197 Toman, aligning with the international gold ounce price which stood at $4,347.00. The strong showing in the gold market indicates a flight to safety or hedging against inflation.
The cryptocurrency market continued its bullish trend, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading impressively above the $80,000 threshold, specifically at $80,573. Ethereum (ETH) also maintained a strong position at $2,568.32. Tether (USDT), a stablecoin, closely mirrored the US Dollar's value in Toman, trading at 227,295 Toman, reinforcing its peg and utility for digital transactions. The sustained high valuations in the crypto space suggest ongoing global investor confidence and adoption.
Other major currencies also saw their values updated, with the Euro (EUR) selling at 262,100 Toman and the British Pound (GBP) at 305,050 Toman. The UAE Dirham (AED) was priced at 62,250 Toman, and the Turkish Lira (TRY) at 4,685 Toman. These figures provide a comprehensive snapshot of the diverse movements across Iran's dynamic currency and commodity markets as the week draws to a close.