Price of the dollar in Mexico today, May 26, 2026
Check the price of the dollar in Mexico today, May 26, 2026, the FIX exchange rate and the price in banks to exchange or buy your greenbacks
The price of the dollar in Mexico begins this Tuesday, May 26, 2026 with slight movements against the Mexican peso, in a day that continues to be marked with attention focused on international tensions and the behavior of oil. For those who send remittances, make payments in foreign currency or follow the exchange rate closely, today's price is key before midweek.
This Tuesday, the dollar stands at an average of $17.31 pesos per unit. The US currency shows stability after the Mexican peso registered an advance of 0.15% during the previous day, driven by expectations of a shaky diplomatic solution in the Middle East.
According to data from Dow Jones, at the opening of the markets the dollar is quoted at $17.32 Mexican pesos, equivalent to an increase of 0.22% compared to the previous closing of $17.28 pesos per unit.
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) reported that the official closing on Monday, May 25, 2026 was $17.2810 pesos per dollar, a figure calculated from the average of bank transactions. However, at the end of the day, the exchange rate reached levels close to $17.29 pesos per US currency.
In the last week, the dollar accumulates a fall of 0.54%. At an annual rate, the US currency registers a decline of 8.52%, reflecting the strength that the Mexican peso has maintained against the greenback in recent months.
The exchange market also maintains moderate volatility. Currently, the indicator is around 6.38%, below the reference volatility of 7.61%, a situation that points to lower pressures on financial operations.
On the other hand, Banxico detailed that the FIX exchange rate published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) for this Tuesday, May 26, was established at $17.2720 pesos per dollar. Likewise, the agency reported that the exchange rate to pay obligations in US dollars was set at $17.3213 pesos per unit.
Dollar exchange rate today in Mexican banks
Banks present variations in the purchase and sale price of the dollar this Tuesday, May 26, 2026:
In the banking comparison, BBVA maintains one of the lowest sales quotes of the day; Meanwhile, Banamex registers one of the highest purchase prices for those looking to exchange dollars.
On average, in banks in Mexico and the northern border, the dollar is sold for $17.57 pesos and purchased for $16.44 pesos. Meanwhile, in exchange offices in Tamaulipas, the dollar is sold for $17.69 pesos and purchased for $16.75 pesos. For its part, in Tijuana, the price of the dollar is on sale this Tuesday at $17.29 pesos, although the price may vary depending on the area and the establishment.
In remittance companies, Western Union quotes the dollar at $16.89 Mexican pesos, while MoneyGram sets the exchange rate at $17.71 pesos per unit.
Remember that the price of the dollar changes constantly during the day, so the price may vary when carrying out operations in banks, remittance companies or exchange offices.
How did the price of oil rise?
International oil prices register increases this Tuesday, May 26, 2026 after the uncertainty generated by tensions between the United States and Iran.
Brent oil is trading at $99.09 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is at $92.82 per barrel.