Iran exchange rates experienced notable shifts on November 25, with most major currencies increasing in value. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) released the official rates early Tuesday, reflecting fluctuations in the rial against foreign currencies. These changes highlight ongoing economic pressures and currency management strategies.
According to the CBI, the value of 35 foreign currencies rose, while nine decreased compared to November 23. The US dollar officially reached 607,679 rials, up from 607,150 rials, and the euro edged higher to 699,995 rials. These adjustments demonstrate the government’s efforts to stabilize the domestic currency amid market volatility.
The British pound rose to 795,864 rials, while the Swiss franc remained stable at 751,070 rials. Regional currencies also moved upward, with the UAE dirham reaching 165,467 rials and the Kuwaiti dinar climbing to 1,976,699 rials. Some Asian currencies, including the Indian rupee, increased slightly, showing Iran’s exchange trends extend beyond Western markets.
The CBI implements the SANA system for official currency exchange offices. Under this framework, one euro costs 849,207 rials, and $1 totals 737,212 rials. Additionally, NIMA, Iran’s strategic framework for monetizing export-derived foreign currency, sets the euro at 824,473 rials and the dollar at 715,740 rials. These mechanisms aim to guide exchange rates and control liquidity in the local market.
Experts note that black market rates remain significantly higher, with the US dollar trading between 1.1 and 1.13 million rials and the euro around 1.27 to 1.30 million rials. Analysts emphasize that such differences highlight ongoing economic challenges and the demand for foreign currency in Iran.
The CBI’s regular updates of Iran exchange rates serve both businesses and the public, providing transparency in currency pricing. Traders, importers, and exporters closely monitor these numbers to plan transactions and manage financial risk.
Looking forward, the government continues to rely on structured frameworks like SANA and NIMA to stabilize the rial. Observers expect fluctuations to persist in line with global market movements, domestic inflation, and export revenue patterns.
The November 25 release underscores the CBI’s active role in managing currency volatility, offering insights into Iran’s broader economic strategy and the country’s response to internal and external financial pressures.