The exchange rate closed today with S/3.7340, 0.13% less compared to the last day, where it targeted S/3.7390, according to the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP).
In the parallel market, the greenback is now at S/3,710 for purchase and S/3,740 for sale; while in banking, the purchase and sale is at S/3,686 and S/3,772, respectively.
During the day, the supply came from corporate companies, while the demand came from non-residents. Likewise, US$328 million were traded in the market at an average price of S/3.7333 and there were maturities of Foreign Exchange Swaps for S/600 million.
S/75 million were renewed, allowing S/525 million to expire and the BCRP intervened with the sale of US$65 million at an average price of S/3.7340, explained Allison Pérez, currency trader at Renta4 SAB.
At the national level, the application for the withdrawal of AFP in Peru begins today, which will be carried out progressively. Peruvians will be able to use their money starting in June of this year. Meanwhile, at the international level, The markets are taking advantage of liquidating their short positions due to the absence of economic data in the US and EurozonePerez added.
It should be noted that, so far this year, the North American currency has accumulated a variation of 0.73% and in year-on-year terms, of 1.30%, according to the BCRP.
Source: Larepublica
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