He said the old currency had become associated with a president whom many Syrians hold responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people during the conflict. Throughout its history, the Syrian currency has reflected the political changes the country has experienced. The Syrian pound’s value will continue to depend on economic stability, domestic production, and confidence in financial institutions. One US dollar is still worth around 13,000 [old] Syrian pounds, which is an extremely high figure.” One US dollar is still worth around 13,000 [old] Syrian pounds, which is an extremely high figure.