By The Opinion
If you live in the United States and send money to Mexico, understanding how much the dollar is worth today is not just financial information, it is something that directly impacts what your family receives. This April 16, 2026, the dollar in Mexico shows stability, but it also reveals a scenario that does not necessarily favor those who send remittances.
At the moment, The dollar is quoted at an average of $17.24 pesos per unitwhich reflects a fairly stable behavior compared to the previous day. Even, During the first hours of the day, the currency reached close to $17.28 pesosshowing a slight variation of just 0.13% compared to the previous close.
The key data comes from the Bank of Mexico (Banxico), which reported that The dollar closed on Wednesday, April 15 at $17.2596 pesosbased on the average of banking operations. In practical terms, The market managed it around $17.25 pesosconfirming a streak of low volatility in recent days.
For this Thursday, April 16, FIX exchange ratethe official indicator used in contracts and financial operations, was located at $17.2623 pesos per dollarpublished in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
In addition, The exchange rate applicable for the payment of obligations in dollars remained at $17.2688 pesos. Both values are also determined by the Bank of Mexico and serve as a key reference for companies and legal operations.
If you are thinking of sending money or exchanging dollars, It is classic to check the prices at the window. Here we leave you the panorama of this day:
- Affirm: buy at $16.40 pesos and sell at $17.90 pesos.
- Azteca Bank: purchase at $16.20 pesos and sale at $16.99 pesos.
- BBVA: buy at $16.40 pesos and sell at $17.54 pesos.
- Banorte: purchase at $16.05 pesos and sale at $17.60 pesos.
- Banamex: purchase at $16.75 pesos and sale at $17.76 pesos.
- Scotiabank: purchase at $16.75 pesos and sale at $17.80 pesos.
Remember that these values change constantly throughout the day. The final price may vary depending on the time you make the operation. As of the writing of this article, Banamex and Scotiabank are the banks that pay the best for your dollarswhile Banco Azteca offers the most affordable sales price.
What is happening with the exchange rate?
The Mexican peso has managed to remain firm against the dollar in recent days, largely due to international factors that have reduced uncertainty in the markets. The new round of negotiations in the Middle East has helped calm investors, which translates into fewer sharp movements in the exchange rate.
Furthermore, in the last week the dollar has registered a slight drop of 0.51%, and In annual comparison, it maintains a decrease of more than 11%. This means that the peso has strengthened significantly in the last year.
The behavior of the dollar is also influenced by variables such as the price of oil, with Brent close to $98 dollars per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at $91 dollars per barrelas well as economic expectations. Growth, nearshoring and events like the 2026 World Cup could continue to boost the Mexican peso.
However, Analysts predict that towards the end of 2026 the exchange rate could rise to a range between $19.30 and $20.50 pesos per dollar. This suggests that the real picture could change in the coming months.
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