Exchange rate: Dollar closes the day at S / 3,989

The price of the dollar in Peru ended the day on Thursday higher, amid tensions between Minera Las Bambas and the communities in the south of the country, and in contrast with the markets of the region.

The exchange rate traded at S / 3,989 per dollar At the close of today, an advance of 0.25% compared to the price of the currency on Wednesday, when it closed at S / 3,979, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCR).

So far this year, the greenback accumulates an increase of 10.22%, compared to the last price of 2020, which was S / 3,619. During the day, the issuing entity placed repos to provide dollarIt is for a two-week term for US $ 50 million at an average rate of 0.30%.

In addition, three-month sale exchange swaps for S / 135 million were placed, at an average rate of 0.55%. Analysts expect copper demand to enter its second year of expansion, especially after the recently concluded COP26 showed a growing willingness by governments to prioritize clean energy.

According to Reuters, the Peruvian government is still far from reaching an agreement to ensure the restart of the copper mine The Bambas from MMG Ltd. Regionally, most Latin American currencies and stock exchanges posted gains on Thursday, amid low trading volumes and some adjustments in the last session of the year for various markets.

On the other hand, in the parallel market or the main exchange houses, the dollar It was bought for S / 3,970 and it was sold for S / 4,005, according to the portal quéestaeldollar.on.