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UAE Dirham Reaches 90-Day Low in Volatility

The UAE Dirham (AED/IRR) recorded its lowest volatility level in 90 days during the August 15, 2026 session. The currency printed a record volatility metric...

Market event cover: large price move

The UAE Dirham (AED/IRR) recorded its lowest volatility level in 90 days during the August 15, 2026 session. The currency printed a record volatility metric of 1.33 percent over a 20-session window, matching its previous record low and marking a notable period of narrowed trading ranges in the Iran free market.

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Event Details

During the session on August 15, 2026, the UAE Dirham traded within a restricted span, opening at 511,050.0 IRR, reaching a high of 511,050.0 IRR, and falling to a low of 509,630.0 IRR before closing at 509,970.0 IRR. The intraday range percentage narrowed to 0.278 percent, accompanied by a daily return of -0.321 percent. This price action sustained the 90-day volatility metric at 1.33 percent across the 20-session evaluation window.

Conclusion

The latest session highlights a contraction in daily price fluctuations for the UAE Dirham against the Iranian Rial. Maintaining the 1.33 percent volatility floor across a 20-session window points to an extended phase of constrained trading boundaries compared to earlier sessions in the historical record.

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