Check the exchange rate of the day
- What was the closing rate of the dollar on Friday, August 21?
- The price of the dollar in the country closed on Friday, August 21 at 3.3450, (with an opening of 3.3520), according to the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP).
- The interbank exchange rate closed on August 21 with an average value of 3.3465, with a maximum of 3.3490 and a minimum of 3.3440.
- This is the exchange rate report released by the BCRP in its last reported session until Friday, August 21.
- What is the exchange rate?
- The exchange rate is a reference used in the foreign exchange market to know how many units of the local currency must be paid to receive a currency from a different country.
- How to get a better exchange rate?
- The ideal time for your dollar exchange is the morning hours, as financial institutions or exchange houses usually have better prices between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
- We present below some Internet platforms where you can convert soles to dollars and other international currencies:
- • Perú Dólar
- • Chaski Dólar
- • Cambio Sol
- • Cambi.pe
- For today, Friday, August 21, one US Dollar equals 3.35 Peruvian Soles.
- SUNAT DOLLAR – Exchange rate Friday, August 21, 2026
- • Buy: 3.351
- • Sell: 3.361
- PARALLEL DOLLAR – Exchange rate Friday, August 21, 2026
- • Buy: 3.330
- • Sell: 3.360
- OCOÑA DOLLAR – Exchange rate Friday, August 21, 2026
- • Buy: 3.356
- • Sell: 3.358
We present below some Internet platforms where you can convert soles to dollars and other international currencies:
• Perú Dólar
• Chaski Dólar
• Cambio Sol
• Cambi.pe
In Peru, the dollar is like a silent protagonist: always present, always changing. Its value rises and falls depending on what happens in the world and at home. The BCRP sometimes steps in to calm the waves so it neither spikes nor sinks too much.
A pro tip: Check the exchange rate in apps like Dólar Perú or on Google. A few cents make a difference. You can also activate alerts to notify you when the dollar is at its ideal point. Technology to the rescue.
Prefer money changers?
Look carefully: they must have an official vest and identification. Do it in places with surveillance or in front of banks. Carry small bills, count calmly, and check the bills well, as the cashier won’t forgive even a tear later.
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If you’re looking for a good exchange, getting up early pays off. Between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. is the best time: prices have stabilized and there is still movement. In the afternoon, the dollar becomes capricious and you may not get such a good deal.
Where to exchange?
Banks have security, but the exchange rate is not as good. Exchange houses and online platforms like Kambista or Rextie are the smart move: fast, easy, and with a better rate. Just make sure they are reliable.
- What was the closing rate of the dollar last Thursday, August 20?
- The price of the dollar in the country closed on Thursday, August 20 at 3.3520, (with an opening of 3.3550), according to the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP).
- The interbank exchange rate closed on August 20 with an average value of 3.3552, with a maximum of 3.3560 and a minimum of 3.3530.
- What is the Ocoña dollar?
- The Ocoña dollar is the “street dollar,” that is, the informal exchange rate, the one bought and sold in the parallel market or exchange houses. Ocoña street and the “Ocoña dollar” are still valid as a reference for the parallel market for buying and selling dollars.
Source: BBVA
- Where to see the dollar price?
- The official closing rate of the day is available on the website of the Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and AFP (SBS).
- What is the difference between the buying and selling price of the dollar?
- • Buying price: what the buyer is willing to pay to acquire the asset.
- • Selling price: what the seller is willing to receive to sell the asset.
- What does the price of the dollar depend on?
- It depends on market supply and demand. How hard it is to get it for someone who needs it and how easy it is to sell it for someone who has it.
Check the buying and selling exchange rate of the dollar in the country this Friday, August 21.
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• Dollar price in Peru: exchange rate of Thursday, August 20
