Bearish
USD/MXN rises to 17.71 as Mexican peso declines 2.75%, its worst week since March.
Over the past week, the Mexican peso depreciated by 2.75%, marking its steepest decline since March. This downturn has driven the USD/MXN exchange rate up to 17.71. The primary factors include the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike and the narrowing interest rate differential between the U.S. and Mexico.
Key points
- The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike has narrowed the interest rate differential between the U.S. and Mexico, reducing the peso's carry trade appeal.
- The Bank of Mexico's decision to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 6.50% has not offset the impact of U.S. rate increases on the peso.
- Despite the peso's decline, some analysts anticipate a return to a range-bound trading pattern for USD/MXN, with expectations of stabilization between 17 and 18 over the next 12 months.
Sources
- USD/MXN Jumps as Mexican Peso Suffers Worst Week Since MarchCoinPaper · September 27, 2026
- USD/MXN Jumps as Mexican Peso Falls 2.75% in Worst Week Since MarchGate News · September 27, 2026
- USD/MXN Consensus Check: Spot at 17.68, Median Target 17.85 — Week of September 26, 2026FX Bank Forecast · September 26, 2026
- Mexican Peso: Sideways Range Against US Dollar IntactRabobank · September 21, 2026
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