21/07/2026 10:35 - Economia
The Argentine foreign exchange market is showing fascinating movements. The parallel exchange rate, locally known as the Blue Dollar, has climbed to a 9-month high, while the official rate maintains remarkable stability, bringing a sense of certainty to the economic landscape.
Buy: $1.520
Sell: $1.540
For those unfamiliar with Argentina, the Blue Dollar refers to the informal exchange rate for physical US dollars bought and sold outside the official banking system. It rose by $10 (0.7%), reaching its highest price since October 22, nine months ago, according to financial operators consulted by Ámbito.
Buy: $1.450
Sell: $1.500
The retail exchange rate at the national bank remained unchanged, consolidating a stable panorama for the general public accessing financial institutions, as reported by TyC Sports.
In Argentina, there are also legal financial exchange rates (MEP and CCL) which allow buying dollars through bonds, and specific rates for tourism and crypto.
Closed at $1.481 (sell)
It recorded its fourth consecutive increase, adding $3.
Buy: $1.510,40
Sell: $1.514,70
Gap with official rate: 2,2%.
Buy: $1.572,40
Sell: $1.572,90
Gap with official rate: 6,1%.
Closed at $1.575
Based on data from platforms like Bitso.
Stands at $1.950
Includes a 30% tax surcharge.
The Argentine financial market is looking at the national economic performance with great hope. As reported by outlets like Infobae and Clarín, the context supports the stability of the official currency.
In parallel, the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) bought USD 32 million in the market, while gross international reserves stood at USD 48.807 billion, showing solid resource management. In the crypto space, Bitcoin, the most popular digital currency, closed trading at $65,191, maintaining investor interest in this sector.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
