DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican peso hit a new historic low against the US dollar on Friday, 5 September 2025, closing at an unprecedented RD$64.05 to the US dollar. The Central Bank′s reference exchange rate saw the selling price of the dollar climb. The buying price settled at RD$63.36.

This marks a significant depreciation, with the peso losing approximately 4.6% of its value in just over a month. On 1 August 2025, the buying rate was RD$60.58 and the selling rate was RD$61.26.

Listin Diario reports that the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) is set to tackle the rising value of the US dollar. This week, the bank will present a package of measures to the Monetary Board aimed at curbing the currency’s appreciation.

Officials at the Central Bank believe the dollar’s recent gains are only temporary. The institution has stated that the current exchange rate is still within its monetary...