El dólar en Colombia: ¿cómo sacarle provecho a los precios que está registrando la divisa?
Este jueves 15 de enero de 2026, el dólar cerró en 3.655 pesos. Foto: Archivo EL TIEMPO / Cortesía
TL;DR
- The Representative Market Rate (TRM) in Colombia is currently $3,687.32.
- The US dollar has fallen to multi-year lows, making it cheaper for citizens.
- Experts suggest using the dollar's behavior as a guide for financial decisions, rather than speculating on its future.
- Consumers can benefit by prepaying expenses indexed to the dollar, such as educational fees, virtual courses, digital platforms, and digital services.
- Paying these expenses now with a lower dollar rate can result in real, recurring savings.
- Digital subscriptions, telework services, and tools for entrepreneurships billed in dollars are also recurrent expenses that can be paid in advance.
- Online purchases of necessary items like technology or spare parts can also be more economical.
- It is not advisable to buy dollars speculatively without a specific purpose, especially for those needing liquidity for basic expenses.
- Prioritizing payments with the greatest financial impact is recommended.
- The dollar's fall is a temporary opportunity to reorganize personal finances and protect purchasing power through strategic prepayments based on clear needs and budgets.