The Tehran currency market closed the week on Friday, November 6, 2026, with a sense of cautious stability for the US Dollar. The greenback was traded at 268,000 Tomans in the open market, while the buy rate hovered around 266,414 Tomans. Other major currencies followed suit, with the Euro priced at 298,800 and the UAE Dirham at 72,950 Tomans, suggesting a temporary equilibrium in the foreign exchange sector despite broader economic uncertainties.
In contrast, the gold market experienced significant volatility driven by international factors. The global gold ounce reached an unprecedented $4,037.70, a psychological and technical breakthrough that immediately impacted domestic prices. In Iran, 18-karat gold climbed to 25,786,047 Tomans per gram. The benchmark Emami coin reached 267,000,000 Tomans, maintaining a significant premium over the Azadi coin, which stood at 256,000,000 Tomans.
The cryptocurrency sector remains a focal point for Iranian investors seeking to hedge against inflation. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at $75,653, maintaining its bullish momentum. Notably, Tether (USDT) in the Iranian market is priced at 270,398 Tomans, representing a premium of over 2,000 Tomans compared to physical USD. This gap often indicates a higher demand for digital assets as a means of capital flight or rapid portfolio adjustment.
As the market heads into the new week, analysts are closely watching the $4,000 support level for gold. If the global ounce remains above this threshold, domestic gold prices in Iran are expected to face further upward pressure, regardless of USD fluctuations. Meanwhile, the stability of the Toman at the 268,000 level will depend on central bank interventions and regional geopolitical developments.