USD/PEN

The current USD/PEN exchange rate is 3.3908, meaning 1 USD equals 3.3908 PEN. The rate has increased by +0.30% in the past 24 hours.

USD/PEN has dropped by -0.01% over the last week. The monthly change is +0.39%. Over the last year, USD/PEN has dropped by -4.76%.

The USD/PEN exchange rate is influenced by several macroeconomic factors including interest rate differentials between the central banks of US Dollar and Peruvian Sol, inflation rates, GDP growth, trade balances, and geopolitical events. Monetary policy decisions by each country's central bank are typically the most significant driver of currency movements.

Investors in Latin America can access the forex market through international brokerage platforms and regulated forex brokers. Many platforms accept local payment methods and only require a valid government ID or passport to get started. Make sure to choose a regulated broker with transparent fee structures.

Many investors in Latin America hold hard currencies like USD (US Dollar) as a hedge against local currency devaluation. If your local currency loses value relative to USD, your holdings in USD preserve their purchasing power. This is one reason forex diversification is a common strategy for investors in regions with higher inflation.