Turkish Lira to Syrian pound today
TRY • Turkey
The latest available Turkish Lira midpoint is 2.805 new Syrian pounds, equivalent to 280.50 old pounds.
Old units are a calculation reference: 1 new pound equals 100 old pounds. Buy is what a dealer pays for foreign currency; sell is what the dealer charges. Rate type: Market Rate. Sources and methodology
Current Exchange Rate
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These conversions use the midpoint. Actual transactions depend on buy/sell quotes and fees.
| TRY | New SYP | Old SYP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.81 | 280.50 |
| 10 | 28.05 | 2,805.00 |
| 50 | 140.25 | 14,025.00 |
| 100 | 280.50 | 28,050.00 |
| 500 | 1,402.50 | 140,250.00 |
| 1000 | 2,805.00 | 280,500.00 |
About Turkish Lira
The Turkish Lira is the official currency of the Republic of Turkey. Due to geographic proximity and close economic ties, it is one of the most traded currencies in Syria.
Price Influencing Factors
- 1Turkish monetary policy
- 2Inflation in Turkey
- 3Border trade with Syria
- 4Syrian refugee situation
Rate history over the last 30 days
| Date | Buy | Sell | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | 2.79 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 2.78 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 2.78 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 2.79 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 2.79 | 2.82 | -0.35% |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 2.79 | 2.83 | +0.35% |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 2.79 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
Turkish Lira Exchange Rate in Syria
The Turkish lira is a special case among the currencies on this site: it is not merely exchanged in Syria, it circulates as a means of payment in parts of the north, alongside the Syrian pound and the dollar.
Its rate against the pound is a cross rate built through the dollar, because TRY/SYP has no meaningful international interbank volume. The pair therefore inherits the Turkish lira's own volatility on top of the Syrian pound's.
And because Turkey hosts one of the largest Syrian communities in the world, the Turkey-to-Syria remittance corridor is among the busiest in the region.
Frequently asked questions about the Turkish Lira
Is the Turkish lira still accepted in northern Syria?
It continues to circulate in practice in parts of the north despite official direction to transact in Syrian pounds, with acceptance varying by area.
Why does TRY/SYP move with no local cause?
Because it is a cross rate through the dollar. Check USD/TRY before assuming something changed in Syria.
Is the lira rate the same in Idlib and Damascus?
Not necessarily. Turkish cash supply is far deeper in the north and quotes reflect that, with small but real differences.
How do I get the best rate exchanging lira for pounds?
Compare at least two offices, ask explicitly for the sell price, and confirm the figure is in new pounds rather than old.
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