By The Opinion
Although the price of oil began the day this Wednesday, May 27, 2026 with a large reduction, The dollar in Mexico had moderate movements against the Mexican peso. The price is key for those who make payments in dollars, send remittances or monitor the exchange rate daily.
This Wednesday, The dollar stands at an average of $17.30 pesos per unit. During the previous day, the Mexican peso registered a slight decline of 0.10% against the greenback, after the US currency showed a general advance in international markets.
According to Dow Jones data, At the opening of the markets, the dollar is quoted at $17.36 Mexican pesosequivalent to an increase of 0.29% compared to the previous closing of $17.31 pesos per unit.
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) reported that The official closing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 was $17.2949 pesos per dollarfigure calculated from the average of banking operations. However, as the exchange session progressed, The exchange rate reached levels close to $17.30 pesos per US currency.
In the last week, the dollar accumulates an advance of 0.25%. At an annual rate, the US currency maintains a fall of 8.12%, reflecting the strength that the Mexican peso has shown against the dollar in recent months.
The exchange market also maintains signs of stability. Currently, volatility is around 4.64%, below the reference volatility of 7.6%, a situation that points to lower pressures on financial operations.
On the other hand, Banxico explained that FIX exchange rate published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) for this Wednesday, May 27 was established at $17.3232 pesos per dollar. Likewise, the organization reported that The exchange rate to pay obligations in US dollars was set at $17.2720 pesos per unit.
Dollar exchange rate today in Mexican banks
The banks present variations in the purchase and sale price of the dollar this Wednesday, May 27, 2026:
- Affirm: buy at $16.40 pesos and sell at $17.90 pesos.
- Banco Azteca: purchase at $16.65 pesos and sale at $17.84 pesos.
- BBVA Mexico: purchase at $16.46 pesos and sale at $17.59 pesos.
- Banorte: buy at $16.10 pesos and sell at $17.65 pesos.
- Banamex: purchase at $16.76 pesos and sale at $17.72 pesos.
- Scotiabank: buy at $16.70 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 registers one of the highest purchase prices for those seeking to exchange dollars.
On average, in banks in Mexico and the northern border, the dollar is sold for $17.63 pesos and purchased for $16.50 pesos. Meanwhile, in exchange offices in Tamaulipas, the dollar is sold for $17.69 pesos and purchased for $16.75 pesos. For its part, in Tijuana the price of the dollar is on sale this Wednesday at $17.31 pesos, although the price may vary depending on the area and the establishment.
In remittance sending companies, Western Union quotes the dollar at $16.92 Mexican pesoswhile MoneyGram sets the exchange rate at $17.77 pesos per unit.
Remember that the price of the dollar changes constantly during the dayso the price may vary when carrying out operations in banks or exchange houses.
How did the price of oil rise?
International oil prices register significant drops this Wednesday, May 27, 2026 following progress in talks between the United States and Iran.
Brent oil is trading at $95.54 per barrelwhile West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stands at $86.45 dollars per barrel.
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