The PEN/USD pair shows how many US dollars are needed to buy one Peruvian sol, reflecting Peru's commodity-driven economy against the US dollar.
Each row combines a UTC date, a rate and the change from the previous available observation. A positive change means the base currency buys more of the quote currency than on the previous available date.
Days without a quotation are not interpolated: the series keeps only observations that were actually received.
Compare several periods before a trip, an international transfer or a foreign-currency invoice. The average, minimum and maximum provide a quick reference, while the table enables a date-by-date check.
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| Date UTC | Rate | Change | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0,29578798 | -0.19% | Market | |
| 0,2963402 | -1.93% | Market | |
| 0,30216082 | +2.36% | Market | |
| 0,29519424 | +0% | Market | |
| 0,29519424 | -2.01% | Market | |
| 0,30126454 | +2.43% | Market | |
| 0,29411764 | +0.06% | Market | |
| 0,29394474 | -0.06% | Market | |
| 0,29411764 | -1.94% | Market | |
| 0,29994991 | +1.98% | Market | |
| 0,29411764 | -1.99% | Market | |
| 0,30009492 | +2.00% | Market | |
| 0,29420418 | -0.15% | Market | |
| 0,29463759 | -2.16% | Market | |
| 0,30114051 | -0.08% | Market | |
| 0,30137511 | +2.16% | Market | |
| 0,29500265 | -0.29% | Market | |
| 0,29585798 | -1.82% | Market | |
| 0,30133761 | — | Market |
The PEN/USD exchange rate indicates the value of the Peruvian sol (PEN) against the US dollar (USD). This directed pair shows how many US dollars are required to purchase one Peruvian sol. It is widely used by businesses engaged in trade between Peru and the United States, as well as by tourists and investors with exposure to Peruvian assets. When the PEN appreciates against the USD, it means that each sol buys more dollars, which can benefit Peruvian importers but may challenge exporters by making their goods more expensive abroad.
Structural drivers of the PEN/USD pair include the monetary policies of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) and the US Federal Reserve. Interest rate differentials between the two central banks influence capital flows and the attractiveness of holding sol-denominated assets. Peru's economy is heavily tied to commodity exports, particularly copper, gold, and zinc, so global commodity prices and demand from China significantly affect the sol. Inflation differentials, economic growth rates, and political stability in Peru also play key roles. The US dollar's status as a global reserve currency means that risk sentiment and global economic conditions can drive capital flows into or out of the sol.
Over the past several years, the PEN/USD pair has experienced fluctuations driven by commodity price cycles, political developments in Peru, and shifts in US monetary policy. The sol has shown sensitivity to changes in copper prices and investor confidence in Peru's economic management. While specific historical rates are not provided here, the pair has generally moved within a range reflecting these fundamental factors. Traders and analysts monitor these drivers to assess potential trends, but no specific future direction is implied.
This analysis is provided for information only and is neither a forecast nor financial advice.
Each row combines a UTC date, a rate and the change from the previous available observation. A positive change means the base currency buys more of the quote currency than on the previous available date.
Displayed source: api.forex. Indicative values are used only as a visual fallback.