Dollar in Peru: what is the exchange rate for today, Tuesday, May 17

The price of the US dollar in Peru was on the rise in the informal or parallel market today, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The exchange rate rose to S/ 3,760 for purchase and S/ 3,790 for sale, according to exchange houses in Lima.

On the other hand, in the interbank market, the greenback closed at S/ 3,783, according to data provided by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCR).

The monetary entity detailed that the dollar has a decline of 5.46% so far in 2022, compared to the result recorded at the end of last year (S / 3,991).

At the regional level, most of the currencies and stock markets in Latin America traded with gains on Monday favored by opportunity purchases, while the markets digested negative data from China that once again sowed doubts about the health of the world economy.

According to Reuters, China’s economic activity slowed sharply in April as the extension of the COVID-19 lockdowns took a heavy toll on consumption, industrial production and employment, raising fears the economy could collapse. contract in the second trimester.

Full or partial lockdowns were imposed in dozens of cities in March and April, including a prolonged lockdown in the Shanghai commercial hub, keeping workers and consumers homebound and severely disrupting supply chains.