Monday, May 11, 2026, saw stability in the Syrian pound exchange rate against the US dollar in local markets. In contrast, gold prices recorded a slight increase in Syria, according to market observations.
Syrian Pound Exchange Rate Against the Dollar
In the markets of Damascus, Aleppo, and Idlib, the Syrian pound exchange rate stabilized at 13400 for buying and 13460 for selling against one US dollar. In the Hasakah market, the exchange rate reached 13350 for buying and 13400 for selling against the US dollar.
Official Dollar Rate
The bulletin issued by the Central Bank of Syria on May 10, 2026, stated that the exchange rate for one US dollar for banks, exchange companies, external remittances, and individuals was set at 11300 Syrian pounds for old currency, and 113 Syrian pounds for new currency.
Turkish Lira Exchange Rates
In the Damascus market, the Turkish lira recorded an exchange rate of 294 for buying and 298 for selling against the Syrian pound. The Turkish lira also reached 45.38 against the US dollar and approximately 53.43 against the Euro.
Gold Price Developments
Gold prices in Syria saw a slight increase, with the price of 18-carat gold reaching 1,527,000 Syrian pounds per gram. Meanwhile, the price of 21-carat gold reached 1,782,000 Syrian pounds per gram.
Numerical Comparison With the Previous Bulletin
Compared with the bulletin published on May 9, 2026, the dollar selling rate in Damascus, Aleppo and Idlib increased from 13,350 to 13,460 Syrian pounds, a rise of 110 pounds. In addition, the recorded price of one gram of 21-karat gold increased from 1,781,000 to 1,782,000 Syrian pounds, a rise of 1,000 pounds.
Buying and Selling Spread on the Bulletin Date
On May 11, 2026, the dollar was recorded in Damascus, Aleppo and Idlib at 13,400 Syrian pounds for buying and 13,460 for selling, giving a spread of 60 pounds. The more pronounced recorded movement between the two bulletins appeared in the dollar rate, while gold rose only marginally. This gives readers more context than a headline description alone.
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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