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USD to PEN Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 3.75 PEN as of 2026-05-17. USD/PEN is notable as one of the most stable emerging market currencies in Latin America, thanks to Peru's prudent central bank (BCRP) and copper-export-driven reserves. The 700K+ Peruvian diaspora in the US (concentrated in New Jersey, Florida and California) drives remittance flows, and Peru's growing mining and agribusiness exports keep the corridor active for commercial transfers. Political turbulence has not significantly weakened the sol.

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USDPEN Converter

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🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇵🇪
PEN 3.75
Rate: 1 USD = 3.7500 PEN
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇵🇪 PEN
$1.00PEN 3.75
$10.00PEN 37.50
$100.00PEN 375.00
$500.00PEN 1,875.00
$1,000.00PEN 3,750.00
$5,000.00PEN 18,750.00
$10,000.00PEN 37,500.00
$50,000.00PEN 187,500.00
$100,000.00PEN 375,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
3.75
1 USD = PEN
1 year ago
3.72
↑ 0.8% in 12 months
5 years ago
3.65
↑ 2.7% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to PEN conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Peruvian Sol at today's rate of 1 USD = 3.75 PEN. The reverse holds too: 1 PEN = 0.2667 USD.

USD → PEN
1 USD 3.75 PEN
5 USD 18.75 PEN
10 USD 37.5 PEN
25 USD 93.75 PEN
50 USD 187.5 PEN
100 USD 375 PEN
500 USD 1,875 PEN
1,000 USD 3,750 PEN
5,000 USD 18,750 PEN
10,000 USD 37,500 PEN
PEN → USD
1 PEN 0.2667 USD
5 PEN 1.33 USD
10 PEN 2.67 USD
25 PEN 6.67 USD
50 PEN 13.33 USD
100 PEN 26.67 USD
500 PEN 133.33 USD
1,000 PEN 266.67 USD
5,000 PEN 1,333 USD
10,000 PEN 2,667 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to PEN.

The USD/PEN corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Peruvian Sol side, demand comes from mining trade, tourism (Cusco), and Latin American remittances. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/PEN is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 0.8% against the Peruvian Sol, and over five years it has strengthened about 2.7% (from 3.65 to 3.75). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Peruvian Sol you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → PEN rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to PEN FAQ.

Who converts USD to PEN?
Peruvian-Americans in Paterson NJ, Miami and Los Angeles sending family remittances to Lima, Arequipa and Trujillo, US mining companies (Newmont, Freeport) paying Peruvian operations, agribusiness exporters of blueberries and avocados, and tourists visiting Machu Picchu and Cusco.
Best way to send USD to PEN?
Wise and Remitly offer the tightest spreads at 0.4-0.6% to BCP, BBVA Peru and Interbank accounts. Western Union and MoneyGram have extensive cash pickup networks across Peru. Yape (Peru's leading mobile wallet) is increasingly used as a receiving channel. ICICI does not operate; Citibank Peru handles wires.
Why is the Peruvian sol so stable?
The Banco Central de Reserva del Perú maintains one of Latin America's strongest institutional credibility records, with high USD reserves relative to GDP, conservative inflation targeting, and dollarization of about 25% of bank deposits. Even during political instability (multiple presidents in recent years), the sol has remained range-bound.