Syrian Pound Decline and Gold Price Increase
The Syrian pound experienced a decline in its value against the US dollar during trading on Thursday, May 14, 2026. In contrast, gold prices recorded a slight increase in Syrian markets, reflecting conflicting movements in local market indicators.
Exchange Rates in Local Markets
The Syrian pound exchange rate against the US dollar in the Damascus, Aleppo, and Idlib markets was recorded at 13640 for buying and 13700 for selling. In the Hasakah market, the buying price reached 13650 Syrian pounds per dollar, while the selling price remained at 13700 Syrian pounds.
Central Bank Bulletin
According to the bulletin issued by the Central Bank of Syria on May 13, 2026, the exchange rate for one US dollar was set at 11300 Syrian pounds for old currency. For new currency, the exchange rate was 113 Syrian pounds, applicable to banks, exchange companies, foreign remittances, and individuals.
Turkish Lira Exchange Rate
The Turkish lira against the Syrian pound in the Damascus market was recorded at 298 for buying and 302 for selling. The Turkish lira also reached 45.43 against the US dollar and approximately 53.35 against the Euro in today's trading.
Gold Prices in Syria
Gold prices rose slightly in Syria, with the price of 18-karat gold reaching 1,560,000 Syrian pounds per gram. The price of 21-karat gold was recorded at 1,820,000 Syrian pounds per gram in local markets.
Numerical Comparison With the Previous Bulletin
Compared with the bulletin published on May 13, 2026, the dollar selling rate in Damascus, Aleppo and Idlib increased from 13,650 to 13,700 Syrian pounds, a rise of 50 pounds. In addition, the recorded price of one gram of 21-karat gold increased from 1,813,000 to 1,820,000 Syrian pounds, a rise of 7,000 pounds.
Buying and Selling Spread on the Bulletin Date
On May 14, 2026, the dollar was recorded in Damascus, Aleppo and Idlib at 13,640 Syrian pounds for buying and 13,700 for selling, giving a spread of 60 pounds. Both recorded indicators continued upward, although the daily increase in gold was smaller than the increase recorded in the previous bulletin, a useful detail when following the trend.
Archive notice: This page documents prices recorded on its publication date and is not a live quote. Before making an exchange or gold transaction, readers should review current rate pages and compare more than one market offer.
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