The price of the US dollar in Peru on Thursday, November 5, 2026, stands at S/3.430 for buying and S/3.460 for selling within the parallel market, according to data from that date. Households and businesses monitoring the currency can review official agency rates as well as figures across commercial banks and exchange houses.
Parallel Market and Official Exchange Rates on November 5
In the parallel market, currency traders quote the US dollar at S/3.430 for purchases and S/3.460 for sales. Meanwhile, the Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (Sunat) establishes its official reference rate at S/3.447 for buying and S/3.452 for selling, figures commonly utilized for tax and accounting operations involving foreign currency.
At the same time, the portal Bloomberg records an opening quotation of S/3.4441 for the greenback. The Banco Central de Reserva del Perú (BCRP) reports a previous close of S/3.445, reflecting a slight decrease from the S/3.446 recorded the prior day.
Did You Know? The colloquial term “coco” used in Peru for the US dollar originates from the appearance of George Washington on the one-dollar bill, whose name translates to Jorge in Spanish, a name commonly nicknamed “coco” in the country.
Commercial Bank Quotations Across Peru
Financial institutions across Peru display varied margins for buying and selling the US currency on November 5, 2026. The Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) lists the dollar at S/3.525 for purchase and S/3.540 for sale.
Interbank posts a buying rate of S/3.493 and a selling rate of S/3.576. The Banco de la Nación quotes the currency at S/3.480 to buy and S/3.600 to sell, while BBVA sets its rates at S/3.468 for purchase and S/3.608 for sale. Scotiabank rounds out major institutional offerings at S/3.519 for buying and S/3.558 for selling.
Expert Insight: Because the Peruvian economy relies significantly on imported goods priced in foreign currency—such as fuel and wheat used in livestock feed and bread production—fluctuations in the exchange rate directly shape the basic household basket.
Central bank curbs sharp currency fluctuations
The Banco Central de Reserva del Perú holds the authority to intervene in the exchange market to curb sharp fluctuations in the dollar. These operations aim to temper episodes of volatility rather than impose a fixed price for the foreign currency.
Jorge Luis Ojeda emphasizes that Peru’s heavy reliance on imported goods ties the domestic cost of living directly to the exchange rate. When the supply of foreign currency exceeds market demand, the price drops; conversely, when demand outpaces supply, the price climbs.
Commercial banks quote varying dollar rates
What was the official Sunat exchange rate on November 5, 2026?
The Sunat rate for the purchase of the US dollar was S/3.447, while the selling rate stood at S/3.452.
How did major banks price the US dollar on November 5, 2026?
Commercial banks reported varying rates, with BCP buying at S/3.525 and selling at S/3.540, and BBVA quoting S/3.468 for purchase and S/3.608 for sale.
What role does the Banco Central de Reserva del Perú play regarding the exchange rate?
The BCRP intervenes in the exchange market specifically to reduce sharp fluctuations and moderate volatility without fixing the price of the dollar.
How do shifting daily exchange rates influence your upcoming household budget decisions or business imports?
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