Colombian Peso: Most Revalued Currency in the Region in 2025
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* Colombian Peso Performance (2025): The Colombian peso was the most revalued currency in Latin america in 2025, though the article doesn’t state by how much.The dollar closed the year near $3,700 pesos,but exchange rates were volatile.
* Regional Currency Strength: Five out of six latin American currencies monitored by Valora Analitik gained value against the dollar in 2025. The Argentine peso was the exception, continuing to devalue (40.9%).
* Dollar Weakness: The strength of these currencies is attributed to a global weakening of the dollar, driven by the US fiscal deficit and reduced attractiveness as a safe haven asset. This spurred carry trade activity.
* Specific Currency Gains:
* Mexican Peso: Revalued by 14%, its best year since 1994, reaching MXN18 per dollar on December 12th.
* Brazilian Real: Appreciated by 11.4% since 2016, reaching BRL5.27 per dollar mid-year and closing at BRL5.48.
* Peruvian Sol: Increased by 10.8%.
* Chilean peso: Increased by 9.5%.
* Source: The data and analysis come from Valora Analitik.
