Dollar price in Mexico today, May 13 2026: this is affected high inflation in the US.
Check the price of the dollar in Mexico today, May 13 2026, the FIX exchange rate, banking rate and how the inflation data in the US affected it.
The price of the dollar in Mexico recorded moderate movements this Wednesday May 13,2026, on a day marked by inflationary pressure in the United States and the increase in international pep prices oil. Although the Mexican peso continues relatively stable against the U.S. currency, markets remain cautious about the possibility that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep high interest rates.
Today, the US dollar is traded at an average of $17.21 pesos per unit. The Mexican currency had a decline of 0.24% against e to the green note to the closing of banking operations, after the publication of new economic indicators in the United States.
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) reported that the official close of the dollar for Tuesday May 12 was $17.2228 pesos per unit, figure obtained from the pr omean of banking operations. However, due to market variations during the day, the practical exchange rate closed around 17.23 pesos per dollar.
On the other hand, the FIX exchange rate, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), was established at $17.2520 pesos per dollar for this Wednesday on May 13. Likewise, Banxico indicated that the exchange rate for the payment of obligations in US dollars was set at $17.1908 pesos per unit.
During the opening of the day, the dollar was close to $17.20 Mexican pesos, showing a variation of less 0.12% with respect to the previous close of $17.22 pesos, according to data from Dow Jones.
In the weekly balance, the dollar accumulates a fall of 0.63%, while in annual terms records a decrease of 8.89%. E This reflects that the Mexican peso has retained strength against the U.S. currency for much of the last year.
The recent behavior of the exchange market maintains a moderate volatility. Currently, this stands at 5.31%, below the reference level of 7.67%, which indicates a phase of relative stability.
Dollar exchange rate today in Mexican banks
Bank quotes in Mexico present differences depending on each financial institution:
In the banking comparative, Banorte maintains the lowest selling price for those looking to buy dollars this Wednesday. In contrast, Banamex continues to offer one of the highest buying quotes.
On the northern border and in the exchange houses of Tamaulipas, the dollar on sale is $17.25 pesos, while the purchase price remains close to $16.75 pesos on average.
International transfer companies also register variations: Western Union quotes the dollar at $16.87 pesos, while MoneyGram places it at $17.70 pesos per unit.
Inflation in the United States and oil boost the dollar
The exchange market continues to react to the report of inflation in the United States made known recently. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (B LS) reported that the Consumer Price Index, CPI increased 3.8% annual in April, exceeding the 3.3% recorded previously.
Added to this is the increase in oil prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This Wednesday, oil eo Brent is traded at $107.06 dollars per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) reaches $101.2 dollars per barrel.
The increase in inflation and energy could strengthen the dollar against other emerging currencies.