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Lowest 90-Day Volatility Recorded in British Pound (GBP/IRR)

The British Pound (GBP/IRR) registered its lowest volatility in 90 days during the August 16, 2026 session, contracting to 0.996428 percent across a 20-sessi...

Market event cover: large price move

The British Pound (GBP/IRR) registered its lowest volatility in 90 days during the August 16, 2026 session, contracting to 0.996428 percent across a 20-session window. This contraction marks a noticeable compression in daily price extremes compared to the previous record of 1.15 percent.

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Event Details

During the August 16 session, the asset opened at 2,530,100.0 IRR, reached a high of 2,530,100.0 IRR, and dipped to a low of 2,518,900.0 IRR before settling at a close of 2,522,800.0 IRR. The resulting intraday range narrowed to 0.443951 percent alongside a daily return of -0.323983 percent. The drop in the 20-session volatility metric to 0.996428 percent breaks beneath the preceding threshold of 1.15 percent observed during the 90-day lookback window.

Conclusion

The drop in the 20-session volatility measure to 0.996428 percent signals a contraction in the trading range for the British Pound (GBP/IRR). This compression distinguishes the August 16 session from historical norms within the 90-day window, setting a new floor for observed price fluctuations.

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