By The Opinion
Although the Mexican peso has shown exchange stability against the dollar in recent weeks, this Friday, May 15, 2026, The greenback had a strong rebound in the early hours of the day. This unexpected situation can benefit millions of people who consult the currency rate to make payments, send remittances and buy dollars. Today could be a good day to send money to family back home.
This Friday, The price of the dollar in Mexico is at an average of $17.33 pesos per unit. The figure represents an increase compared to the previous close of $17.22 pesos recorded on Thursday, May 14, according to information from Dow Jones. During the first operations of the day, The greenback advanced 0.63% against the Mexican currency.
Despite the upward movement of the US currency, the Mexican peso maintains a relatively solid trend in the exchange market. In the last week, the dollar accumulates an advance of 0.75%; However, in annual comparison it still shows a fall of 8.43%, reflecting the strength that the Mexican currency has maintained against the dollar for much of the last year.
The market’s recent behavior also reflects a period of lower volatility. Currently, the indicator stands at 4.36%, a level considerably spoiled from the reference volatility of 7.68%. This scenario points to a day with moderate movements in exchange operations.
On the other hand, the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) reported that FIX exchange rate published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) for this Friday, May 15 was established at $17.21 pesos per dollar. Likewise, the organization detailed that The exchange rate for the payment of obligations in US dollars was set at $17.18 pesos per unit. The FIX exchange rate is determined by Banxico on banking business days. This calculation is made from the average of the wholesale exchange market quotes and is published one day before in the DOF.
Dollar exchange rate today in Mexican banks
Financial institutions present significant variations in the purchase and sale price of the dollar this Friday. The quotes at the window for May 15, 2026 are as follows:
- Affirm: buy at $16.40 pesos and sell at $17.90 pesos.
- Banco Azteca: purchase at $16.00 pesos and sale at $17.64 pesos.
- BBVA: purchase at $16.37 pesos and sale at $17.50 pesos.
- Banorte: purchase at $16.00 pesos and sale at $17.60 pesos.
- Banamex: purchase at $16.66 pesos and sale at $17.62 pesos.
- Scotiabank: buy at $16.60 pesos and sell at $17.85 pesos.
In the banking comparison, BBVA registers one of the lowest sales quotes of the daywhile Banamex maintains one of the highest purchase prices for those looking to exchange dollars.
In the banking institutions of Mexico the northern border, the dollar for sale is around $17.62 pesoswhile The average purchase is $16.49 pesos per unit.
On the other hand, the exchange houses located in different parts of the country and On the Tamaulipas border they have an average sales price of $17.25 pesos and a purchase price close to $16.75 pesos..
Companies dedicated to sending remittances also show variations in their exchange rates this Friday. Western Union quotes the dollar at $16.84 Mexican pesos, while MoneyGram sets the exchange rate at $17.70 pesos per unit.
During the previous day, the behavior of the exchange market showed moderate stability. On Thursday, May 14, the dollar closed at $17.22 pesos and in banks on the northern border it reached sales prices close to $17.50 pesos, with purchases around $16.36 pesos.
Those who trade in dollars are advised to constantly check exchange rate updates, as quotes can be modified several times throughout the day depending on international market activity, currency demand and global financial decisions.
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