Syrian pound continues to collapse against US dollar
QAMISHI, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian pound (SYP) continues its rapid decline against the US dollar, as the exchange rate of one dollar reached 14,000 SYP, on Thursday, in some Syrian regions.
In Aleppo, the exchange rate for one US dollar was 14,000 SYP for sale and 13,800 SYP for purchase, while in Idlib it was 13,500 SYP for sale and 13,450 SYP for purchase. In Damascus, it reached 13,400 SYP for purchase and 13,600 SYP for sale. In Hasakah, it was 13,450 SYP for sale and 13,300 SYP for purchase.
The exchange rate of the pound against the greenback in Qamishli city was 13,450 SYP for sale and 13,200 SYP for purchase, according what owners of money exchange shops told North Press.
The Central Bank of Syria maintained the exchange rate of the dollar against the pound at 10,100 SYP against dollar, according to the latest bulletin of the Central Bank which was issued this morning.