The Peruvian Sol is experiencing fluctuating values as of March 8, 2026, with a disparity between rates offered in the parallel market and those reported by official banking institutions. The exchange rate closed on Friday, February 1, 2026, at S/ 3.3700, according to the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP).
In the parallel market, as of today, the currency is being exchanged at S/3,450 for purchases and S/3,490 for sales, according to cuantoestaeldolar.pe. However, rates vary significantly within the banking sector.
Banco de la Nación currently offers a purchase rate of S/3,480 and a sale rate of S/3,600. Scotiabank lists a purchase rate of S/3,558 and a sale rate of S/3,519. BBVA presents a purchase rate of S/3,608 and a sale rate of S/3,468.
These fluctuations follow a period of decline in the dollar’s value throughout 2025. However, the current economic performance of Peru, coupled with global pressures and the ongoing electoral campaign for 2026, have created uncertainty regarding the currency’s future trajectory. Banks have begun issuing projections for the dollar’s price throughout the year.
The BCRP reported operations earlier today, including the placement of S/ 200 million in 6-month Certificates of Deposit (CD BCRP) at an average rate of 4.01 percent, and S/ 204 million in 3-month Public Treasury Deposits at an average rate of 4.29 percent. The central bank also conducted overnight deposit auctions totaling S/ 6,000.8 million at an average rate of 4.24 percent.
On March 6, the BCRP reported an interbank exchange rate of 3,4610, compared to 3,4185 on March 5. The average exchange rate, according to the BCRP, was 3.4844 as of today, with a minimum of 3,4750 and a maximum of 3,4900.
