Syrian Lira declines against US Dollar in parallel markets

Syrian pound US dollar exchange rate parallel market Syrian economy currency fluctuation

The Syrian pound has experienced a slight decline against the US dollar and other foreign currencies in parallel markets on Sunday, October 25, 2026. In Damascus, the dollar was recorded at 141.75 SYP for purchase and 142.50 SYP for sale, while rates in Al-Hasakah reached 142.50 SYP for purchase and 143.50 SYP for sale.

In contrast, the Central Bank of Syria maintained official exchange rates at 121.50 SYP for purchase and 122.50 SYP for sale. Other currency rates in the parallel market included the Euro at approximately 157.50 SYP for purchase and 159.60 SYP for sale, and the Turkish Lira at 2.83 SYP for purchase and 2.87 SYP for sale.

Gold prices in Syria remained relatively stable despite global fluctuations, with 21-karat gold priced at approximately 15,960 SYP for purchase and 16,170 SYP for sale. The currency fluctuations are attributed to ongoing inflationary pressures and increased demand for foreign currency to fund imports and domestic trade.

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank · Al-Hasakah · Central Bank of Egypt · Central Bank of Syria · Damascus · Egypt · HSBC · Syria

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[● 2 SOURCES] Global gold ounce prices reached approximately $3,998. www.bnokonline.com · royanews.tv
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gold ounce prices closed at $3,995.63 per ounce, a daily decrease of 0.72%. royanews.tv
[○ 1 SOURCE] The gold pound price was 50,200 EGP for sale and 50,040 EGP for purchase. www.bnokonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Central Bank of Egypt reported an average US Dollar rate of 55.25 EGP for purchase and 55.35 EGP for sale.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The price of 21-karat gold in Egypt was 6,275 EGP for sale and 6,255 EGP for purchase. www.bnokonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The highest US Dollar rate in Egyptian banks was 55.27 EGP for purchase and 55.37 EGP for sale.