Iran rial at record low: World 10 weakest currencies 2026

By Akanksha
April 30, 2026

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Iran’s currency has fallen sharply, with the Iranian Rial dropping to around 1.8 million per US dollar in the open market. The slide comes despite a ceasefire, as ongoing US pressure and disrupted tra

1. Iranian Rial (IRR) – ~1.5–1.8 million per USD

The rial remains the weakest globally, as reflected in recent exchange-rate data cited by Forbes Advisor.

2. Lebanese Pound (LBP) – ~85,000–90,000 per USD

The Lebanese pound continues to rank among the weakest, according to the same dataset.

3. Vietnamese Dong (VND) – ~25,000–26,000 per USD

The dong remains low in value due to long-standing monetary policy.

4. Laotian Kip (LAK) – ~20,000–21,000 per USD

The kip has weakened amid rising debt and inflation pressures.

5. Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) – ~16,000–17,000 per USD

The rupiah remains relatively stable but low in nominal terms.

6. Uzbekistani Som (UZS) – ~12,000–13,000 per USD

The som continues to trade at a high number per dollar despite reforms.

7. Guinean Franc (GNF) – ~8,000–9,000 per USD

The currency reflects ongoing inflation and structural challenges.

8. Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) – ~6,000–7,000 per USD

The guarani remains low but relatively stable.

9. Malagasy Ariary (MGA) – ~4,000–5,000 per USD

Import dependence continues to affect the currency’s value.

10. Cambodian Riel (KHR) – ~4,000 per USD

The riel remains weak as the US dollar is widely used alongside it.

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