On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the quotes of the dollar in Argentina it shows significant differences between the official dollar and the blue dollar, reflecting the persistent exchange gap that characterizes the Argentine market.
He dollar official, which is acquired in banks and official exchange houses, was quoted at $1,026.50 for purchase and $1,066.50 for sale, according to the average made by the Central Bank among the different financial entities.
This value remained stable compared to the previous day, showing a fluctuation of less than 1%. The stability of the official dollar is an indicator of the monetary policy of the Central Bank, which seeks to control inflation and maintain economic stability.
On the other hand, the dollar blue, which circulates on the black market and usually has a higher value than the official one, was quoted at $1,215 for purchase and $1,235 for sale. This difference of approximately 18% between the blue dollar and the official dollar reflects the restrictions and regulations that affect access to the official dollar.
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The exchange gap is a manifestation of the unsatisfied demand for dollars in the official market, which leads economic agents to resort to the parallel market. He dollar blue has shown an increase of 3% compared to the previous month, although it remains stable compared to the previous year.
This trend indicates that, despite the measures adopted by the government to control inflation and stabilize the economy, the demand for dollars remains high, which maintains the exchange gap.. In addition to the blue dollar and the official dollar, other types of dollars were also quoted in the Argentine market.
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He dollar MEP (Electronic Payment Market) was quoted at $1,165.33 for purchase and $1,166.80 for sale, while the CCL (Cash With Settlement) dollar was traded at $1,187.52 for purchase and $1,188.86 for sale. These types of dollars reflect different mechanisms for accessing foreign currency, each with its own characteristics and associated costs.
The quote of dollar card, which includes a 75% surcharge on the original price of the currency, was $1,386.45. This type of dollar is mainly used by Argentine tourists and residents who make purchases abroad or pay for services in foreign currency.
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