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Market analysisAugust 28, 2026

Syrian Pound Shows Mixed Performance; Gold and Crypto See Minor Declines

LiraScope Data DeskAugust 28, 2026

The Syrian Pound exhibited mixed performance over the past two weeks, strengthening against the US Dollar and Turkish Lira, while weakening against the Euro and Saudi Riyal. Gold and major cryptocurrencies registered slight declines.

Key levels
USD
buy 131 · sell 131.5
131.25SYP+0.2% /2wk
EUR
buy 151.4 · sell 153.2
152.3SYP0.9% /2wk
TRY
buy 2.7 · sell 2.73
2.72SYP+1.1% /2wk
SAR
buy 34.54 · sell 35.02
34.78SYP0.8% /2wk
Gold 24K
147USD/g0.9% /24h
BTC
79,785USD0.5% /24h

US Dollar Exchange Rate

The Syrian Pound strengthened against the US Dollar over the past two weeks. The USD/SYP exchange rate was 131.25 (buy 131, sell 131.5), reflecting a 0.2% strengthening for the pound.

Other Major Currencies

Against other currencies, the pound weakened by 0.9% against the Euro, with EUR/SYP at 152.3 (buy 151.4, sell 153.2). It also weakened by 0.8% against the Saudi Riyal, which traded at 34.78 SYP (buy 34.54, sell 35.02). Conversely, the pound strengthened by 1.1% against the Turkish Lira, with TRY/SYP at 2.715 (buy 2.7, sell 2.73).

Gold Prices

Gold prices saw minor dips in the last 24 hours. 24K gold was quoted at 147 USD/gram, a decrease of 0.9%. 21K gold was 129 USD/gram, down 0.5%, and 18K gold was 110 USD/gram, showing a 1.1% decline.

Cryptocurrency Market

Major cryptocurrencies also experienced slight declines. Bitcoin (BTC) was at 79785 USD, down 0.5% in 24 hours, while Ethereum (ETH) traded at 2513 USD, a 0.2% decrease.

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.