On Monday, February 10, the price of the dollar Blue and the official dollar in Argentina showed significant differences, reflecting the complexity of the exchange market in the country. The blue dollar, which is negotiated in the informal market, quoted at $ 1185 for purchase and $ 1205 for sale.
On the other hand, the dollar Official, acquired in official banks and exchange houses, was quoted at $ 1035.75 for purchase and $ 1075.75 for sale. The exchange gap between the blue dollar and the official dollar remained stable in approximately 14%, a substantial difference that highlights the disparity between the values of both exchange rates.
This gap is a reflection of restrictions and regulations that affect the availability of the dollar in the official market, as well as demand and supply in the informal market. He dollar Blue, also known as “parallel dollar”, is an alternative for those who seek to access the US currency outside the official market.
This exchange rate usually has a higher value due to shortage and demand in the black market. The “Blue” denomination is related to several theories, one of which suggests that it comes from the blue color of US tickets, while another theory links it to purchase operations through bonds or shares of companies known as “Blue Chips “
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In contrast, the official dollar is regulated by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) and is negotiated through authorized financial entities. The price of the official dollar is determined by a exchange scheme known as “Crawling PEG”, which allows periodic adjustments in the exchange rate to maintain some stability.
In addition to the Blue dollar and the official dollar, there are other alternatives to access the US currency in Argentina, such as the MEP (electronic payments market), the CCL dollar (had liquidation) and the dollar card (tourist).
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He dollar MEP quoted at $ 1194.47 for purchase and $ 1193.40 for sale, while the CCL dollar was negotiated at $ 1196 for purchase and $ 1210.20 for sale. The dollar card, which includes a 30% anticipation of advance to the payment of the Income Tax, quoted at $ 1398.48.
The price of the blue dollar and the dollar Officer has shown variations over time, with the Blue dollar registering a drop of 2% in February 2025 compared to the previous month, and a 5% increase so far this year. These fluctuations reflect the exchange dynamics and economic policies implemented by the Argentine government to control inflation and stabilize the economy.
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