On July 7, 2026, the U.S. dollar continued its role as the world's most important currency, serving as the primary medium of exchange in international trade and acting as the dominant reserve asset used by central banks and investors. In times of high market volatility, many individuals seek to buy or sell dollars to generate returns on their investments. Currency exchange houses play a crucial role in this process, facilitating the buying and selling of foreign currencies, allowing tourists, travelers, and investors to convert their local currency into the currency of their destination country. The average price for the dollar in currency exchange houses on this day was recorded at $3,397.22 for purchase and $3,511.11 for sale. These figures were calculated daily using statistical sampling in major cities across the country. The spread, the difference between the buying and selling prices, varied significantly depending on location. In Bogotá, the capital city, the purchase price was set at $3,503 while the selling price stood at $3,538, resulting in a spread of $35. In contrast, in Cali, the purchase price was lower at $3,350 but the selling price climbed sharply to $3,600, creating a much larger spread of $250. In Cúcuta, the prices were more balanced, with a purchase rate of $3,440 and a selling rate of $3,495, leading to a spread of $55. Medellín saw a purchase price of $3,357 and a selling price of $3,491, producing a spread of $134. Similarly, in Pereira, the purchase price was $3,420 and the selling price reached $3,550, yielding a spread of $130. Looking back over the past week provides further insight into the fluctuations of the dollar’s value. On Tuesday, July 7, the purchase price was $3,397.22 and the selling price was $3,511.11, with the official exchange rate (TRM) standing at $3,350.68. The previous day, Monday, July 6, had similar purchase and selling prices but a slightly lower TRM of $3,334.93. Sunday, July 5, showed a slight dip in the purchase price to $3,388.89, while the selling price remained steady at $3,516.67, with the TRM unchanged at $3,334.93. Saturday, July 4, also maintained the same TRM but saw a minor decrease in both purchase and selling prices. Friday, July 3, marked a rise in the purchase price to $3,394.71 and a higher selling price of $3,527.65, with the TRM at $3,357.82. Earlier in the week, Thursday, July 2, saw a notable increase in the purchase price to $3,420 and a selling price of $3,552.22, with the TRM at $3,403.35. Wednesday, July 1, had a purchase price of $3,458.33 and a selling price of $3,579.17, with the TRM at $3,440.83. Finally, on Tuesday, June 30, the purchase price was $3,490.56 and the selling price was $3,603.06, with the TRM at $3,443.59. When examining specific currency exchange houses, there were notable differences in pricing. Amerikan Cash offered a purchase price of $3,470 and a selling price of $3,520, resulting in a spread of $50. Cambios Kapital had a purchase price of $3,470 and a selling price of $3,490, with a smaller spread of $20. Cambios Vancouver presented one of the smallest spreads, offering a purchase price of $3,620 and a selling price of $3,630. Meanwhile, Smart Exchange had a purchase price of $3,450 and a selling price of $3,510, with a spread of $60. It is important to note that these prices are not determined by any official entity but rather based on the conditions of supply and demand within the market. Factors such as other exchange house prices, the official exchange rate, bank buying and selling rates, and fluctuations in the Colombian Stock Exchange all influence these values. As the dollar continues to capture attention from both investors and citizens, understanding these dynamics becomes increasingly vital for anyone considering currency transactions.
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