By The Opinion
The exchange market closes the week more calmly after several days marked by international tensions and recent economic adjustments. The possibility of an agreement between the United States and Iran helped reduce pressure on the US dollar, while the Mexican peso tries to regain ground after the drop recorded in previous days. For those who send remittances, make purchases in dollars or monitor the exchange rate, we share the price of the dollar in Mexico today, Friday, May 29, 2026.
This Friday, the average price of the dollar is $17.40 pesos per unit. During the previous day, the Mexican peso registered a decline of 0.44% against the greenback, after the cut made by the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) to its economic growth expectations.
According to Dow Jones data, At the opening of the markets, the US dollar was quoted at $17.37 Mexican pesoswhich represents an increase of 0.33% compared to the previous close of $17.32 pesos per currency.
The Bank of Mexico reported that The official closing on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 was $17.3545 pesos per dollarfigure calculated from the average of banking operations. However, as the exchange session progressed, The exchange rate reached close to $17.39 pesos per unit.
On the other hand, Banxico explained that FIX exchange rate published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) for this Friday was established at $17.3793 pesos per dollar. Likewise, the organization reported that The exchange rate to pay obligations in US dollars was set at $17.3232 pesos per unit.
In the last week, the dollar accumulates an advance of 0.26%. However, at an annual rate, the US currency maintains a fall of 7.32%, reflecting that the Mexican peso still retains strength against the dollar despite recent market movements.
The foreign exchange market also continues to show stability. Currently, volatility is around 4%, a level considerably worse than the reference volatility of 7.6%, a situation that points to lower pressures on financial operations.
Dollar exchange rate today in Mexican banks
Mexican banks present variations in the purchase and sale price of the dollar this Friday, May 29, 2026:
- Affirm: buy at $16.40 pesos and sell at $17.90 pesos.
- Banco Azteca: purchase at $16.65 pesos and sale at $17.89 pesos.
- BBVA Mexico: purchase at $16.46 pesos and sale at $17.59 pesos.
- Banorte: buy at $16.15 pesos and sell at $17.70 pesos.
- Banamex: purchase at $16.82 pesos and sale at $17.78 pesos.
- Scotiabank: buy at $16.80 pesos and sell at $17.90 pesos.
In the banking comparison, BBVA Mexico maintains one of the lowest sales quotes of the day. Meanwhile, Banamex continues to offer one of the highest purchase prices for those looking to exchange dollars, closely followed by Scotiabank.
On average, in banks in Mexico and the northern border, the dollar is sold for $17.61 pesos and purchased for $16.47 pesos. On the other hand, in the exchange offices of Tamaulipas, the dollar is sold for $17.69 pesos and purchased for $16.75 pesos on average.
In remittance sending companies, Western Union quotes the dollar at $17.00 Mexican pesoswhile MoneyGram sets the exchange rate at $17.81 pesos per unit.
Possible agreement between the United States and Iran
The international market also reacted positively to reports about a possible agreement between the United States and Iran to extend the ceasefire for 60 days and allow navigation in the Strait of Hormuz again. This situation helped reduce pressure on the dollar and favored emerging currencies such as the Mexican peso.
On the other hand, international oil prices registered a significant drop this Friday. The Brent barrel is quoted at $91.82 dollars, while the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is at $87.20 dollars per barrel..
Remember that the price of the dollar changes constantly during the day, so the price may vary when carrying out operations in banks, exchange houses or money sending platforms.
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