The dollar price in Peru on this May 5 shows significant figures in the exchange market. According to data from the National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat), the dollar quotation is S/3.512 for buying and S/3.522 for selling. In the parallel market, the website cuantoestáeldolar.pe reports that the dollar is bought at S/3.490 and sold at S/3.515. At the beginning of the day, the exchange rate, according to Bloomberg, was set at S/3.5063. The exchange rate published by Sunat is essential for taxpayers, as it serves as a reference for accounting operations and tax declarations, as noted by economist Jorge Carrillo Acosta. Additionally, it is important for those who need to identify the authenticity of banknotes, a relevant issue given the context of scams in the country. Regarding the main banks, Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) offers a buying exchange rate of S/3.525 and a selling rate of S/3.540. These variations in the dollar price reflect the behavior of the market and the national economy.
