Official vs Black Market Rate in Syria 2026: Why There Are Two Numbers and Which One You Actually Pay
Syria has two dollar rates in 2026: the central bank's official rate and the market rate your remittance, rent and groceries actually use. Verified gap history (434 vs 950 in 2019, 7,500 vs 15,000 in 2023), why it persists after sanctions relief, and how to spot a bad quote in 60 seconds.
