🟢 Updated: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
Colombian peso today: one U.S. dollar buys 3,166.91 pesos at today’s official rate (TRM). On Thursday the dollar closed at 3,169.80 on the spot market, trading between 3,157 and 3,183. The big event today is Banco de la República’s rate decision, due after 2:00 p.m. ET.
How far your dollars go today
| U.S. dollars | Colombian pesos (TRM 3,166.91) |
|---|---|
| $1 | COP 3,167 |
| $100 | COP 316,691 |
| $500 | COP 1,583,455 |
| $1,000 | COP 3,166,910 |
| $5,000 | COP 15,834,550 |
Remittance apps, banks and cards add a spread and fees, so you will receive somewhat fewer pesos. In November 2022, $1,000 bought about 5 million pesos.
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- Rate decision (after 2:00 p.m. ET): a 25-basis-point hike is expected. A hike widens Colombia’s rate premium over the U.S., which tends to support the peso; a surprise hold could push the dollar higher.
- Reference range today: 3,140–3,200 pesos, wider than usual because of the decision. Not a forecast.
- Spot market hours: Set-FX trades 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET until Oct. 31; from Nov. 1 it is 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.
What it means for you
- Sending money to Colombia: a strong peso means your dollars stretch less than a year ago.
- Holding Colombian ADRs (EC, CIB) or COLO: a stronger peso adds to your dollar return; a weaker one subtracts from it.
- Traveling or living in Colombia: local prices in dollar terms are higher than in 2022–2025.
Why the peso is so strong, with numbers: 6 reasons and the 2027 outlook. Daily markets: Markets today · Colombia outlook for Friday.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Colombian pesos is one U.S. dollar today?
On Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, the official rate (TRM) is 3,166.91 pesos per dollar. So $100 is about COP 316,691 before fees.
What is the TRM?
It is Colombia’s official exchange rate, calculated from the previous business day’s spot trades and published by the Financial Superintendence.
Why is the Colombian peso so strong in 2026?
High interest rates attract foreign capital, oil prices are elevated and remittances are strong. The dollar is down about 16% against the peso this year.
When does the Colombian central bank announce its rate decision?
On Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, after 1:00 p.m. Colombia time (2:00 p.m. ET).
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