The Mexican peso closed on June 18 at 17.3345 units per dollar, down 0.28% from the previous day's close. The official exchange rate published in Mexico's Federal Official Gazette reflected a slightly unfavorable movement for the peso at the end of the trading session.

The currency shift responded to market reaction following the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision announced on Wednesday, June 17. The peso's intraday range fell between 17.3538 and 17.3565 per dollar, according to interbank market records cited by Milenio. The day's high reached 17.40 pesos while the low hit 17.28.

Bank selling rates to the public closed at varied levels on June 18:

The 52-week range for USD/MXN remained between 17.0866 and 19.3431 pesos per dollar. Mexico's central bank set the daily FIX exchange rate at 17.36 pesos per dollar, the reference rate for interbank settlement.

The Bank of Mexico's next board meeting is scheduled for August 7, with markets expecting the benchmark rate to hold at 6.50% after concluding its cutting cycle in May. Currency pairs could react to June inflation data that Mexico's statistics agency (INEGI) will release on July 9.

Frequently Asked Questions

**How did the Mexican peso close against the dollar on June 18, 2026?**

The Mexican peso closed on June 18, 2026 at 17.3345 units per dollar according to the official Federal Official Gazette rate, down 0.28% from the previous day. Mexico's central bank set the daily FIX rate at 17.36 pesos per dollar.

**Why did the Mexican peso depreciate on June 18, 2026?**

The peso's movement on June 18 responded to market reaction following the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision announced on June 17. Intraday trading ranged between 17.28 and 17.40 pesos per dollar according to Milenio reporting.

**When does Mexico's central bank decide its next interest rate in 2026?**

The Bank of Mexico's next board meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2026. Markets expect the benchmark rate to remain at 6.50% following the conclusion of the cutting cycle in May. Mexico's statistics agency will publish June inflation data on July 9.

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