USD to DOP (United States Dollar to Peso)
DOP to USD (Peso to United States Dollar)
EUR to DOP (Euro to Peso)
DOP to EUR (Peso to Euro)
CAD to DOP (Canadian Dollar to Peso)
DOP to CAD (Peso to Canadian Dollar)
Enter the current rate (e.g., 1 USD = 58.50 DOP)
Original Amount:–
Exchange Rate Applied:–
Converted Total:–
function updateRatePlaceholder() {
var type = document.getElementById('conversionType').value;
var note = document.getElementById('rateNote');
var input = document.getElementById('exchangeRate');
if (type === 'usd_to_dop') {
note.innerHTML = "Enter rate: How many DOP you get for 1 USD (e.g., 58.50)";
} else if (type === 'dop_to_usd') {
note.innerHTML = "Enter rate: The sell rate of USD (e.g., 60.20)";
} else if (type === 'eur_to_dop') {
note.innerHTML = "Enter rate: How many DOP you get for 1 EUR (e.g., 63.00)";
} else if (type === 'dop_to_eur') {
note.innerHTML = "Enter rate: The sell rate of EUR";
} else if (type === 'cad_to_dop') {
note.innerHTML = "Enter rate: How many DOP you get for 1 CAD";
} else if (type === 'dop_to_cad') {
note.innerHTML = "Enter rate: The sell rate of CAD";
}
}
function calculateExchange() {
var amount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('amount').value);
var rate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('exchangeRate').value);
var type = document.getElementById('conversionType').value;
var resultBox = document.getElementById('result');
// Output Elements
var displayAmount = document.getElementById('displayAmount');
var displayRate = document.getElementById('displayRate');
var displayTotal = document.getElementById('displayTotal');
if (isNaN(amount) || amount <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid positive amount to convert.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(rate) || rate <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid exchange rate.");
return;
}
var total = 0;
var originSymbol = "";
var targetSymbol = "";
// Determine symbols and logic based on direction
if (type === 'usd_to_dop') {
total = amount * rate;
originSymbol = "USD";
targetSymbol = "RD$";
} else if (type === 'dop_to_usd') {
total = amount / rate;
originSymbol = "RD$";
targetSymbol = "USD";
} else if (type === 'eur_to_dop') {
total = amount * rate;
originSymbol = "EUR";
targetSymbol = "RD$";
} else if (type === 'dop_to_eur') {
total = amount / rate;
originSymbol = "RD$";
targetSymbol = "EUR";
} else if (type === 'cad_to_dop') {
total = amount * rate;
originSymbol = "CAD";
targetSymbol = "RD$";
} else if (type === 'dop_to_cad') {
total = amount / rate;
originSymbol = "RD$";
targetSymbol = "CAD";
}
// Display Results
resultBox.style.display = "block";
displayAmount.innerHTML = amount.toLocaleString('en-US', { minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2 }) + " " + originSymbol;
displayRate.innerHTML = rate.toFixed(2);
displayTotal.innerHTML = targetSymbol + " " + total.toLocaleString('en-US', { minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2 });
}
Understanding the Dominican Exchange Rate
Whether you are planning a vacation to Punta Cana, a business trip to Santo Domingo, or sending remittances to family, understanding the Dominican Peso (DOP) exchange rate is crucial for maximizing your budget. The Dominican Peso, often symbolized as RD$, is the official currency of the Dominican Republic.
This calculator allows you to quickly convert between the Dominican Peso and major world currencies like the US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), and Canadian Dollar (CAD) based on the specific exchange rate offered by your bank or exchange house.
How to Use This Calculator
Exchange rates fluctuate daily based on market conditions. To get the most accurate result, follow these steps:
Amount to Convert: Enter the total amount of money you possess in your hand right now.
Conversion Direction: Select whether you are buying Pesos (e.g., USD to DOP) or buying foreign currency with Pesos (e.g., DOP to USD).
Current Exchange Rate: Look up today's rate at a local bank (like Banreservas, Banco Popular, or BHD) or your currency exchange booth. Enter that number here.
Money Exchange Tips for Travelers
If you are traveling to the Dominican Republic, keep these financial tips in mind to avoid high fees and poor rates:
1. Avoid Airport Kiosks
Currency exchange booths inside airports generally offer the least favorable exchange rates due to lack of competition and high rental costs. It is often better to exchange a small amount for immediate transport and exchange the rest at a bank in the city.
2. Use Local Banks
Major banks such as Banco Popular, Banreservas, and Scotiabank typically offer the most competitive rates. You will need your passport to exchange money at a bank counter.
3. Know the "Buy" vs. "Sell" Rate
When looking at a bank's rate board, you will see "Compra" (Buy) and "Venta" (Sell). If you have USD and want DOP, the bank is "buying" your dollars, so you look at the "Compra" rate. If you have DOP and want USD, the bank is "selling" you dollars, so you look at the "Venta" rate (which is always higher).
4. US Dollars are Widely Accepted
In major tourist areas like Punta Cana and La Romana, US Dollars are accepted almost everywhere. However, paying in DOP is often cheaper, as vendors may use a poor exchange rate when converting prices to USD for you.
Common Exchange Rate Factors
The value of the Dominican Peso is influenced by several economic factors:
Tourism: High tourist seasons bring more foreign currency into the country, stabilizing the peso.
Remittances: Money sent home by Dominicans living abroad is a massive source of foreign exchange.
Oil Prices: As an importer of oil, high global fuel prices can put pressure on the Dominican economy and currency value.