The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published a notice confirming that its reference exchange rates for the USD at the close of 11 May were DOP 59.5747 for selling and DOP 58.6723 for buying, and that these rates apply to the institution’s operations until the close of 12 May. It also clarified that a Google search result showing the peso at DOP 30.80 against the USD was incorrect and has already been corrected by the technology company. Reference rates for operations on 13 May will be published before 6 pm on 12 May. The central bank said it remains in contact with the company and its price providers to avoid similar errors, and directed economic agents and the public to use its official website, BCRD app and social media accounts for exchange rate information.
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic2026-05-12
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic confirms official USD reference rates and corrects erroneous DOP 30.80 Google listing
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic confirmed its official USD reference exchange rates at the close of 11 May as DOP 59.5747 (selling) and DOP 58.6723 (buying), applicable to its operations until the close of 12 May, and noted that an incorrect Google quote of DOP 30.80 per USD has been corrected. It will publish reference rates for 13 May operations before 6 pm on 12 May and urged market participants to rely on its official channels while it works with the technology company and its price providers to prevent similar errors.