By The Opinion
The price of the dollar in Mexico draws the attention of many workers in the United States, due to the money they send to their families, known as remittances. Today, the Mexican peso shows strength since the effects of the war in the Middle East eased, which has not been favorable when converting dollars into pesos.
This April 14, 2026, The US dollar is trading at an average of $17.27 Mexican pesosshowing relative stability compared to previous days. Although the variation seems minimal, the global context continues to directly influence the performance of the national currency.
During Monday, April 13, The Mexican peso registered a marginal depreciation of 0.03%a movement considered almost symbolic. This adjustment is mainly attributed to geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, especially due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key area for global energy transit.
How did the dollar close on April 13?
According to the Bank of Mexico (Banxico), The exchange rate closed at $17.2994 pesos per dollarcalculated from the average of banking operations. However, in practical terms, The closing observed in the market was $17.29 pesos per currencyreflecting the constant dynamics of the exchange market throughout the day.
For this Tuesday, FIX exchange rate published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) is located at $17.3470 pesos per dollar. This indicator, determined by Banxico, serves as an official reference for various financial operations.
In addition, The exchange rate applicable for the payment of obligations in dollars remained at $17.3033 pesos for each US currency.. This value is relevant for companies and individuals with commitments denominated in foreign currency.
Quotes in banking institutions vary depending on the entity:
Affirm: buy at $16.40 pesos and sell at $17.90 pesos.
Banco Azteca: purchase at $16.30 pesos and sale at $17.94 pesos.
BBVA: purchase at $16.forty five pesos and sale at $17.58 pesos.
Banorte: buy at $16.15 pesos and sell at $17.65 pesos.
Banamex: purchase at $16.79 pesos and sale at $17.72 pesos.
Scotiabank: buy at $16.75 pesos and sell at $17.90 pesos.
It is essential to consider that these prices change constantly during the day, so the final amount may vary at the time of performing the operation at the window. Banamex is the best bank that pays for your dollarswith Scotiabank close behind, while BBVA offers the most affordable sales price.
In exchange houses, especially in border areas such as Tamaulipas, the dollar sells on average for $18.00 pesos, while the purchase is around $17.00 pesos. These figures are usually higher compared to banks due to demand and location factors.
The day before, in banks, The dollar was sold on average for $17.63 pesos and was bought for $16.50 pesoswhich shows a slight variation towards this Tuesday.
The other effects of the war in the Middle East
Another relevant element in the economic environment is the drop in oil prices. Brent crude oil fell 3.6%, settling at $96.32 dollars per barrelwhile West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 3.9%, to $95.20 dollars per barrel.
This decrease has generated a positive effect in emerging economies such as Mexico. By reducing inflationary pressures, the door opens to a more favorable environment for economic growth and exchange rate stability. Not so for the dollar.
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