# Currency and precious metal market fluctuations in Iran

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/currency-and-precious-metal-market-fluctuations-in-iran-ands
> Updated: 2026-10-24T06:31:11.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Currency and precious metal markets in Afghanistan and Iran have experienced significant fluctuations. In late September, the Afghan Afghani showed growth, increasing by 3.14% over one week and over 55.56% within a six-month period. During this time, the US Dollar and Euro saw notable price jumps in the Iranian market, with the US Dollar reaching 244,020 Toman and the Euro reaching 277,640 Toman.

By mid-October, market reports focused on specific valuations for precious metals. In Iran, local rates for 18-karat gold and various coins, such as Emami and Bahar Azadi, were tracked alongside market premiums. Globally, silver and gold prices also showed volatility, with silver trading near 56.99 USD per ounce and the global gold ounce reported at approximately 4,147.03 USD.

As of mid-October 2026, silver prices remained volatile, trading near 56.99 USD per ounce with a 24-hour range between 56.95 USD and 57.02 USD. By October 20, global silver prices rose slightly to 57.12 USD per ounce. In the Iranian market, 18-karat gold was recorded at approximately 262,697,000 Rials, while 24-karat gold reached 350,259,000 Rials.

By October 24, the Afghan Afghani continued its six-month growth trend of over 56% against various currencies. In Kabul’s Saraye Shahzada market, the US Dollar traded at approximately 64.95 to 65.05 Afghani. The exchange rate for the Afghani to Iranian Toman was noted at approximately 4,160 Toman. In Iran, US Dollar remittance rates rose to 185,305 Toman, while the Euro in the free market was recorded at 299,900 Toman.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Currency exchange rates in Kabul and Iran markets

Recent market reports indicate the Afghan Afghani has grown over 56% in six months, while Iranian currency rates show mixed trends for the US Dollar, Euro, and UAE Dirham.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/currency-exchange-rates-in-kabul-and-iran-markets

### 2026-10-17: Precious metals market reports silver and gold price updates

Recent market reports show silver trading at approximately 56.99 USD per ounce, while global gold prices reached around 4,147 USD, alongside various local gold and coin rates in Iran.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/precious-metals-market-reports-silver-and-gold-price-updates

### 2026-09-28: Currency and gold markets see fluctuations in Afghanistan and Iran

Currency markets in Afghanistan and Iran report significant shifts, with the Afghan Afghani showing long-term growth and major price increases for the US Dollar and gold in Iran.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/currency-and-gold-markets-see-fluctuations-in-afghanistan-and-iran

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