X Rate Madness!

Discussion in 'Living in Cancun' started by matkirk, Sep 22, 2011.

  1. matkirk

    matkirk Guru Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2007
    Messages:
    827
    Likes Received:
    0
    Ratings:
    +0 / 0
    Currently back over 14 to the dollar - get ready to start changing those dollars! (lets just hope inflation doesn't kick in!!!)

    Dollar strengthening against the pound as well!
     
  2. Jim in Cancun

    Jim in Cancun Guest

    Ratings:
    +0 / 0
    Cash is king--any cash it seems really--stock markets tumbling more today.
     
  3. Gringation

    Gringation Guru Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2010
    Messages:
    739
    Likes Received:
    0
    Ratings:
    +0 / 0
    Saw that today... sooo excited!

    Question: When I transfer dollars to a pesos account, do I go by the bank's "compra" number or "venta" number?
     
  4. SamCancun

    SamCancun Guru Registered Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2007
    Messages:
    572
    Likes Received:
    0
    Ratings:
    +0 / 0
    Should be compra because they buy dollars at that rate, so they give you for example 13.50 for each dollar they buy from you, when the actual exchange rate is 14 but if you want to buy dollars (say your going on holiday to the US) you use their venta rate which would be higher than the exchange rate, say for example you have to pay 14.50 for every dollar they sell you. So they always win.

    I think that's right anyway!
     
  5. SCMcons

    SCMcons Regular Registered Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2009
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    0
    Ratings:
    +0 / 0
    When will the stores/merchants start to adjust prices based on the weaker rate?
    It seems as though the lag is very short for the adjustment.
     
  6. Dougout2424

    Dougout2424 Regular Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2010
    Messages:
    140
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    OHIO
    Ratings:
    +1 / 0
    Chart says no real resistance until 15. Not saying it's going there but don't jump in the way of a freight train. Last peak was about 15.5. Oil getting killed!!!!!
     
  7. Canadian Dos Equis fan

    Canadian Dos Equis fan Cancuncare's Most Interesting Man Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2008
    Messages:
    3,566
    Likes Received:
    86
    Location:
    Calgary, Alberta Canada
    Ratings:
    +177 / 0
    The Canadian dollar fell over two cents compared to the greenback today, closing below parity for the first time in months. I think I may steer all my future savings into lottery tickets. Easier to make sense of than stock/money markets...
     
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice