The peso is gaining against the dollar after having peaked two weeks ago. Then RD$15.65 pesos were needed to purchase a dollar. Press reports indicate that exchange houses are purchasing dollars for upwards of RD$14.30 and selling dollars for RD$15.35. The Central Bank and commercial banks exchange table has established a RD$15.25 ceiling price for dollars. The Central Bank exchange rate continues to be RD$14.02.