[Iranian Currency Rial Exchange Rate Hits Record Low] Odaily Planet Daily News - The exchange rate of the Iranian currency, the Rial, against the US dollar has hit a record low, with the rate now exceeding 1 USD to 1.81 million Rials. Reports indicate that the Rial's exchange rate against the dollar accelerated its downward trend that began two days ago, dropping by more than 230,000 Rials. (Xinhua News Agency)