On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the price of the dollar In Argentina, it reflected an economic landscape marked by recent changes in exchange policy and the elimination of the exchange rate. This context has generated significant fluctuations both in the official dollar and in the Blue dollar, two key indicators for the country’s economy.
He dollar Officer, which operates within a scheme of exchange bands established by the Government, was $ 1,180 for purchase and $ 1,230 for sale at Banco Nación. This band scheme, which allows the exchange rate to fluctuate between $ 1,000 and $ 1,400, seeks to provide greater flexibility to the exchange market and reduce inflationary pressures.
From the beginning of the week, the dollar Officer has shown an appreciation of 12.07%, promoted by the debut of this new regime. On the other hand, the blue dollar, which operates in the informal market, quoted at $ 1,255 for purchase and $ 1,285 for sale.
This type of parallel exchange, which historically has been a thermometer of confidence in the economy, experienced a fall of 90 pesos in the first wheel of the week after the announcement of the removal of the exchange rate.
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The exchange gap between the dollar Official and the Blue dollar was reduced to 4.47%, a relatively low level compared to previous periods. The current economic context is influenced by the recent decision of the government to eliminate the exchange rate, a measure that had been in force since 2019.
This elimination allows citizens to access the purchase of dollars without restrictions, both for savings and for transactions abroad. In addition, the new administered flotation scheme establishes that the Central Bank will intervene in the exchange market only when the exchange rate approaches the limits of the established bands.
Exchange market
The impact of these measures is reflected in the dynamics of the exchange market and the expectations of economic agents. On the one hand, the elimination of the stock has generated an increase in the offer of dollars in the market, which has contributed to the exchange rate stability.
On the other hand, the scheme of exchange bands seeks to avoid abrupt fluctuations and provide a predictability framework for economic transactions. However, these changes also raise significant challenges. The elimination of the stock could generate an “transfer to prices” effect (Pass-Through), especially in a high inflation context. In addition, the need to accumulate international reserves and maintain exchange stability requires careful management by the Central Bank.
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