Mexico Exchange Rate
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The Mexican peso fell to 17.0963 per USD in August 2026, from 17.4733 in July, its lowest level since May 2024. The August rate was below both the year-ago level of 18.7204 and the January 2026 level of 17.7101. The series, which started in January 1957, spans from an all-time high of 24.2579 per USD in April 2020 to an all-time low of 0.0125 per USD in June 1974, according to the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
Mexico's official period-average exchange rate against the US dollar fell to 17.0963 LCU/USD in August 2026, down from 17.4733 in July. The reading remains well below the all-time high of 24.2579 set in April 2020. Monthly data for the series extends back to January 1957.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10 per USD | 17.47 per USD | 24.26 per USDApr 2020 | 0.01 per USDJun 1974 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in Mexico averaged 12.25 per USD from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 24.26 per USD in Apr 2020 and a record low of 0.01 per USD in Jun 1974. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
This indicator measures the average exchange rate of the Mexican peso against the US dollar over a given calendar month, expressed as local currency units per US dollar. It is reported monthly, with a series history spanning from January 1957 to the present.
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