Syrian Pound Stable Against the Dollar
The Syrian pound exchange rate maintained its stability against the US dollar during Friday's trading on May 15, 2026. This stability coincided with a decline in gold prices within Syrian markets on the same day.
Exchange Rates in Local Markets
The Syrian pound against the US dollar recorded a price of 13700 for buying and 13760 for selling in the Damascus, Aleppo, and Idlib markets. In the Hasaka market, the exchange rate was 13700 for buying and 13750 for selling.
Central Bank Bulletin
According to the bulletin issued by the Central Bank of Syria on May 14, 2026, the exchange rate for one US dollar was set at 11300 Syrian pounds for old currency and 113 Syrian pounds for new currency. This rate applies to banks, exchange companies, foreign remittances, and individuals.
Turkish Lira Price
The Turkish lira against the Syrian pound in the Damascus market reached 299 for buying and 303 for selling. The Turkish lira also recorded 45.54 against the dollar and approximately 53.06 against the euro in today's trading.
Gold Prices in Syria Today
Gold prices in Syria witnessed a decline, with the price of 18-carat gold reaching 1,527,000 Syrian pounds, while the price of 21-carat gold reached 1,782,000 Syrian pounds.
Numerical Comparison With the Previous Bulletin
Compared with the bulletin published on May 14, 2026, the dollar selling rate in Damascus, Aleppo and Idlib increased from 13,700 to 13,760 Syrian pounds, a rise of 60 pounds. In addition, the recorded price of one gram of 21-karat gold declined from 1,820,000 to 1,782,000 Syrian pounds, a decrease of 38,000 pounds.
Buying and Selling Spread on the Bulletin Date
On May 15, 2026, the dollar was recorded in Damascus, Aleppo and Idlib at 13,700 Syrian pounds for buying and 13,760 for selling, giving a spread of 60 pounds. This bulletin records clearly opposite movements: a higher dollar selling rate alongside a gold decline. One indicator should therefore not be used alone to infer the direction of the other.
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.
