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Appreciation (currency)

The opposite of depreciation: the currency gains value and each dollar costs less of it. The number on the chart goes down.

In pesos: From 19.00 to 18.00, a $1,000 USD trip drops from $19,000 to $18,000 MXN.

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1/4 5 min Read What it means when the peso weakens A beginner's guide to how the peso-dollar exchange rate works: who moves it, why it swings, and what it means for your money.

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