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Peru’s Dollar Rate Holds Near S/3.36 Into Monday as Retail and Parallel Quotes Diverge

Central bank surveys point to a 2026–27 range near S/3.75–S/3.80, highlighting a gap with short‑term pricing.

Overview

  • The BCRP reported an official close of S/3.3620 per US$ on Friday, January 9, after an opening at S/3.3630.
  • The interbank market averaged S/3.3610 with a session high of S/3.3610 and a low of S/3.3600, according to BCRP data cited by El Comercio.
  • Major banks showed wide spreads over the weekend, with Banco de la Nación at S/3.310–3.420, BBVA at S/3.286–3.440, Interbank at S/3.34–3.38, and BCP at S/3.355–3.670.
  • The parallel market known as dólar Ocoña was quoted near S/3.350 to buy and S/3.370 to sell, according to cuantoestaeldolar.pe.
  • The BCRP expectations survey places the 2026 exchange rate around S/3.75–3.78 and 2027 near S/3.75–3.80, with the 12‑month average forecast eased to S/3.75.