How does the value of a panamánian balboa compare to that of a u. s. dollar, and why is this so? write your answer in english.

1:1 exchange-- the are equal to one another. 

The Panamanian Balboa is one of the official currencies of Panama along with the American dollar. The two currencies circulate equal with one another in the country. The Balboa is equivalent to 100 centesimos and silver coins break the Balboa into small increments.