The dollar closed at S/ 3.741 at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, which meant an increase of 0.28% compared to the close of a previous day, in which it had a value of S/ 3.7305 , according to the report of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP).
Thus, the peruvian sol it was the second currency that depreciated the most in the region (-0.28%).
The parallel exchange rate was between S/ 3,715 for purchase and S/ 3,755 for sale. While, in the main banks of the country, the refuge currency reached S/ 3,713 and S/ 3,733, the purchase and sale; respectively.
During the day, the monetary entity decided to intervene with the direct sale of US$ 1 million at an average exchange rate of S/ 3,750.
Likewise, Allisson Pérez – Currency Trader of Renta4 SAB, explained that at the local level, US$ 324 million were traded at an average price of S/ 3.7162.
“During the morning, the dollar started lower, as there was a strong supply of dollars by non-residents, which caused the price of the dollar to reach its lowest level of the day at an exchange rate of S / 3.6680. After that, the exchange rate was reversed due to corporate demand,” adds the expert.
Another factor that influenced the behavior of the exchange rate was the external factor, since there is still tension in the markets, since Ukraine has declared a state of emergency, which indicates that it may last more than 30 days, due to the conflict that it presents currently with Russia, as they maintain a military presence on the borders of Ukraine. Consequently, the Ukrainian parliament authorized the use of weapons so that they can act in self-defense.
Source: Larepublica
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