The dollar continues to rise and reaches RD$64

Santo Domingo. – The price of the US dollar reached 64 pesos this Thursday in the Dominican Republic's foreign exchange market, marking a new level that generates concern among merchants, consumers, and economic analysts. According to the reference rates published by the Central Bank, the currency continues to show an upward trend compared to previous weeks, when it remained below 63 pesos. According to the most recent data, these are the dollar selling rates at some of the most relevant banks and exchange agents:

• Banreservas quotes the sale at RD$ 63.80 per dollar.
• Banco Popular offers a selling rate of RD$ 63.85.
• The Asociación Cibao de Ahorros y Préstamos also presents a sale at RD$ 63.85.
• On the InfoDolar portal, it is observed that many large banks, including BHD, Populares, Banreservas and other exchange agents, quote the sale of the dollar around RD$ 64.05.

In recent weeks, the Dominican peso has accelerated its depreciation against the dollar, accumulating a devaluation of 4% in the last month alone, according to records from the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD).