Market analysis — August 15, 2026

Syrian Pound Weakens Against Major Currencies; Gold and Crypto Rise in USD

LiraScope Data DeskAugust 15, 2026

As of August 15, 2026, the Syrian Pound weakened against the US Dollar and other major foreign currencies over the past two weeks. Gold and major cryptocurrencies saw gains in US Dollar terms.

Key levels

USD

buy 131.75 · sell 132.25

132SYP−1.4% /2wk

EUR

buy 151.2 · sell 153

152.1SYP−1.7% /2wk

TRY

buy 2.73 · sell 2.76

2.75SYP−0.5% /2wk

SAR

buy 34.76 · sell 35.24

35SYP−1.2% /2wk

Gold 24K

141USD/g+0.6% /24h

BTC

62,974USD+0.6% /24h

US Dollar (USD/SYP)

The Syrian Pound traded at 132 SYP per US Dollar, with buy rates at 131.75 and sell rates at 132.25. Over the past two weeks, the pound weakened by 1.4% against the US Dollar.

Other Currencies

The Euro traded at 152.1 SYP, with the pound weakening 1.7% against it over two weeks. The Turkish Lira was at 2.745 SYP, with the pound weakening 0.5%. The Saudi Riyal stood at 35 SYP, showing a 1.2% weakening for the pound in the last two weeks.

Gold Prices

Gold prices in US Dollar terms showed increases over 24 hours. 24K gold was at 141 USD per gram, up 0.6%. 21K gold reached 123 USD per gram, a 0.9% increase. 18K gold was at 106 USD per gram, up 0.6%.

Digital Currencies

Major cryptocurrencies also saw gains in US Dollar terms over 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at 62974 USD, up 0.6%. Ethereum (ETH) traded at 1882 USD, an increase of 0.9%.

Methodology. Figures are LiraScope's own market mid-rates, sampled through the day. Gold and crypto are quoted in US dollars. Generated automatically from live data.

Disclaimer. Informational only — not financial advice. Rates are indicative and can change quickly.