This Friday, August 29, 2025, the Argentine exchange market showed signs of tension and uncertainty, with a day marked by the persistent gap between the official dollar and the dollar Blue, and a sustained demand for currencies in the informal circuit.
In an economic context crossed by complaints of corruption, tax adjustments and inflationary expectations, the price of the dollar It remains one of the main thermometers of public confidence and financial stability.
According to data published by Banco Nación, the dollar Official was $ 1305 for purchase and $ 1345 for sale. This price remained stable with respect to the previous day, in line with the microdevaluations policy that the government has been applying since the middle of the year.
The objective of this strategy is to avoid sudden jumps in the official exchange rate, which could directly impact the prices of goods and services. Despite the apparent stability, the official dollar accumulates a significant rise so far this year.
Fountain: Dollar today
In January 2025, the currency was negotiated around $ 1230, which represents an increase of more than 9% in eight months. This evolution is below the accumulated inflation in the same period, which generates concern between economists that warn about a possible exchange delay.
In the parallel market, the dollar Blue negotiated this Friday at $ 1330 for purchase and $ 1350 for sale, according to data relieved by Clarín and La Nación. This price represents a slight rise compared to the previous week, when the informal ticket was offered to $ 1324 for purchase and $ 1365 for sale.
Gap
The gap between the blue and the officer remains around 2%, a relatively low difference compared to other moments of high volatility. However, this gap remains an indicator of distrust that exists in certain sectors with respect to the official value of the weight and the restrictions that still persist for the purchase of currencies in the formal market.
In addition to dollar Officer and Blue, there are other exchange rates that reflect different ways of accessing the US currency: Dollar MEP (Electronic Payment Market): It quoted at $ 1339.30 for purchase and $ 1343.40 for sale. CCL dollar (had liquidation): It was $ 1344.50 for purchase and $ 1346.70 for sale. Dollar Card: Used for consumption abroad with credit and debit cards, it was positioned at $ 1754.27, including current taxes and perceptions.
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