By The Opinion
Because every dollar converted into peso counts for millions of people who work in the United States and send money to their families in Mexico, today, April 23, 2026, we show you what the exchange rate is like. We could tell you that, as tensions continue in the Middle East, The dollar registered a slight movement that can directly influence the value of remittances.
This Thursday, The dollar is quoted at an average of $17.38 pesos per unitwhich represents a slight upward adjustment compared to the previous day. Although the change is small, it reflects an international environment that continues to generate pressure on the Mexican currency. On Wednesday, the peso had a moderate decline against the dollar, amid global uncertainty.
One of the factors that is influencing the exchange rate is the tension in the Middle East. The stalemate in negotiations between the United States and Iran has generated nervousness in the markets, which boosts the dollar. Besides, the increase in oil prices, which already exceeds $100 dollars per barrelalso contributes to this volatility scenario.
According to the Bank of Mexico (Banxico), The exchange rate closed on Wednesday, April 22 at $17.3451 pesos per dollarcalculated with sinister on the average of banking operations. However, during the day, The market remained around $17.38 pesosa level that serves as a reference for the start of this Thursday.
The FIX exchange ratepublished in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), It was located at $17.3287 pesos per dollar for this April 23. This indicator is relevant because it is used for official payments and important financial operations.
In addition, The exchange rate applicable to meet obligations in dollars remained at $17.3323 pesos per unitalso determined by Banxico. This value is calculated with sinister on the wholesale market average and is published one day in advance.
On the other hand, The dollar index, which measures its performance against six other international currencies, shows a slight advance. This indicates that the greenback has gained strength in recent days, racking up its first weekly rise in about a month.
If you are thinking about exchanging money in Mexico, these are the approximate prices at the bank window for today:
Affirm: buy at $16.40 pesos and sell at $17.90 pesos.
Banco Azteca: purchase at $15.95 pesos and sale at $17.94 pesos.
BBVA: purchase at $16.forty eight pesos and sale at $17.62 pesos.
Banorte: buy at $16.10 pesos and sell at $17.70 pesos.
Banamex: purchase at $16.80 pesos and sale at $17.76 pesos.
Scotiabank: purchase at $16.80 pesos and sale at $17.80 pesos.
These values may change throughout the day, depending on demand and market activity. As of the writing of this article, BBVA is the bank in Mexico that sells dollars cheaperwhile Banamex and Scotiabank buy your greenbacks at a better price.
Meanwhile, on the northern borderspecifically in Tijuana, the dollar sells for around $17.36 pesoswhich confirms that the exchange rate may vary depending on the region of the country.
How did the price of oil rise?
As for oil, prices remain high: Brent crude oil stands at $102.21 dollars per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at $93.44 dollars. This behavior also influences the exchange market, since it impacts global economic expectations.
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