1 RMB (Chinese Yuan Renminbi - CNY) is approximately equal to 34.5443 SYP (Syrian Pound). Syrian Pound is the official currency of Syria. The ISO code of the currency is SYP and the symbol is £S. The major economy of Syria is based on agriculture, oil, industry and services. Due to the ongoing conflicts, it is estimated that 30 percent of the population are in poverty which means they could not sustain basic household food needs.