Largest Daily Loss in 30 Days Registered by Free-market US Dollar (USD/IRR)
The Free-market US Dollar (USD/IRR) recorded its steepest single-session drop in a month during the August 5, 2026 session, pushing the exchange rate down to...
The Free-market US Dollar (USD/IRR) recorded its steepest single-session drop in a month during the August 5, 2026 session, pushing the exchange rate down to 1,868,000 IRR. The move outpaces recent downside benchmarks and marks a distinct contraction within the currency's current trading range.
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Event Details
During the session on August 5, 2026, the asset registered a daily return of -3.15 percent, translating to a record loss value of -3.15 over a 30-day lookback period. The session opened at 1,890,000 IRR, touched a high of 1,892,200 IRR, and printed a low of 1,867,000 IRR before closing at 1,868,000 IRR. The magnitude of this decline surpasses the previous 30-day maximum daily loss benchmark of -2.75 percent. The intraday range for the session spanned 1.31 percent between high and low extremes.
Conclusion
The 3.15 percent single-day drop breaks through the previous 30-day threshold of -2.75 percent, establishing a new downward extreme for the period. By closing near its session low of 1,868,000 IRR after opening at 1,890,000 IRR, the price action highlights a significant acceleration in downside momentum compared to recent sessions.
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