Wednesday, May 13, 2026, saw a decline in the Syrian pound exchange rate against the US dollar, while gold prices recorded a slight increase in Syrian markets.
Syrian Pound Trading Against the Dollar
The Syrian pound exchange rate against the dollar in the Damascus, Aleppo, and Idlib markets reached 13,570 for buying and 13,650 for selling. In the Hasakah market, the exchange rate was 13,550 for buying and 13,600 for selling.
Official Exchange Rates
According to the Central Bank of Syria's bulletin issued on May 12, 2026, the exchange rate for one US dollar was set at 11,300 Syrian pounds for old currency and 113 Syrian pounds for new currency, applicable to banks, exchange companies, foreign remittances, and individuals.
Turkish Lira Exchange Rate
The Turkish lira against the Syrian pound in the Damascus market recorded 296 for buying and 300 for selling. Its value also reached 45.41 Turkish liras against the dollar and approximately 53.28 Turkish liras against the euro.
Gold Prices in Syria
Gold prices rose slightly, with the price of 18-carat gold reaching 1,554,000 Syrian pounds per gram, while 21-carat gold reached 1,813,000 Syrian pounds per gram.
Numerical Comparison With the Previous Bulletin
Compared with the bulletin published on May 12, 2026, the dollar selling rate in Damascus, Aleppo and Idlib increased from 13,550 to 13,650 Syrian pounds, a rise of 100 pounds. In addition, the recorded price of one gram of 21-karat gold increased from 1,802,000 to 1,813,000 Syrian pounds, a rise of 11,000 pounds.
Buying and Selling Spread on the Bulletin Date
On May 13, 2026, the dollar was recorded in Damascus, Aleppo and Idlib at 13,570 Syrian pounds for buying and 13,650 for selling, giving a spread of 80 pounds. The figures show a continuation of the recorded upward movement in both dollar and gold prices for a further day, rather than a change limited to a single bulletin.
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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