Market analysis — August 22, 2026

Syrian Pound Weakens Against Major Currencies; Gold Prices Rise

LiraScope Data DeskAugust 22, 2026

The Syrian Pound weakened against the US Dollar and other major currencies today, continuing a two-week trend. Gold prices rose, while cryptocurrency movements were mixed.

Key levels

USD

buy 132.4 · sell 132.9

132.65SYP−1.1% /2wk

EUR

buy 153.5 · sell 155.3

154.4SYP−2.2% /2wk

TRY

buy 2.74 · sell 2.77

2.76SYP−0.4% /2wk

SAR

buy 34.85 · sell 35.33

35.09SYP−1.0% /2wk

Gold 24K

148USD/g+2.2% /24h

BTC

77,064USD−0.5% /24h

US Dollar Exchange Rate

The Syrian Pound traded at 132.65 SYP per US Dollar, with buy rates at 132.4 and sell rates at 132.9. Over the past two weeks, the pound has weakened by 1.1% against the dollar.

Other Currency Exchange Rates

Against the Euro, the Syrian Pound was 154.4 SYP, weakening by 2.2% over two weeks. The Turkish Lira traded at 2.755 SYP, with the pound weakening 0.4% in two weeks. The Saudi Riyal was 35.09 SYP, reflecting a 1.0% weakening of the pound over the same period.

Gold Market Update

Gold prices in US Dollars increased over the last 24 hours. 24K gold was 148 USD per gram, up 2.2%. 21K gold reached 130 USD per gram, a 1.9% increase, and 18K gold was 111 USD per gram, up 2.3%.

Cryptocurrency Movements

Bitcoin traded at 77064 USD, showing a 0.5% decrease over 24 hours. Ethereum was 2415 USD, marking a 0.9% increase in the same period.

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.