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Mexican peso gains 0.23% at start of Asian trading
The Mexican peso rose 0.23% against the US dollar at the start of trading in Asia.
It opened at 18.4620 pesos per dollar, compared with Friday’s Bank of Mexico closing rate of 18.5045.
The move came after six straight weeks of losses against the dollar through October 16.
Over that period, the peso lost 9.55% against the US currency.
It was also down 2.11% for October and 2.76% for the year.
The latest rise is a small gain after an extended decline, and the figures provided do not say what will happen next.
The Mexican peso gained 0.23% against the US dollar at the start of Asian trading.
It opened at 18.4620 pesos per dollar, up 4.25 centavos from the Bank of Mexico’s Friday closing rate of 18.5045.
The peso had recorded six consecutive weeks of losses against the dollar through Friday, October 16.
It was down 2.11% for the month and 2.76% for the year.
- Who
- The Mexican peso.
- What
- It gained 0.23% against the US dollar at the start of Asian trading.
- When
- At the opening of Asian trading on October 19, 2026.
- Where
- The Asian market.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Opening rate
- 18.4620 pesos per US dollar
- Change at opening
- Up 0.23%, or 4.25 centavos
- Friday closing rate
- 18.5045 pesos per US dollar
- Weekly trend
- Six consecutive weeks of losses through October 16
- Monthly change
- Down 2.11%
- Year-to-date change
- Down 2.76%