The price of dollar In Argentina it remains a central issue in the country’s economy, especially in a context of recent changes in exchange policy. This Monday, April 21, 2025, the blue dollar and the official dollar present values that reflect both market tensions and the measures taken by the government to stabilize the economy.
He dollar Blue, which operates in the parallel market, is located on Monday at $ 1,220 for purchase and $ 1,250 for sale. This value represents an accumulated decrease of $ 125 since the beginning of the new exchange scheme, recently implemented by the Government. On the other hand, the official dollar lies at $ 1,110 for purchase and $ 1,160 for sale at the National Bank.
The exchange gap between both contributions is 8.18%, indicating a reduction compared to previous periods. The new exchange scheme, which includes flotation bands between $ 1,000 and $ 1,400, has been key to containing market volatility.
This policy seeks to balance the supply and demand for currencies, eliminating the exchange rate that was in force for almost six years. The elimination of the CEPO has allowed natural persons to access the official dollar without restrictions, although with a monthly purchase limit of $ 100,000 through digital channels.
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The implementation of flotation bands has had a significant impact on the financial market. Since the beginning of the new scheme, the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) has intervened limitedly in the single and free market (Mulc), which has contributed to stabilize international reserves.
These reserves increased by $ 12,000 million after the first disbursement of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reaching a total of $ 38,612 million. The Blue dollar, although it remains an important reference for the informal market, has lost part of its prominence due to the greater accessibility of the official dollar.
Variation
However, its price remains a key indicator of market expectations and confidence in the economy. The stabilization of the exchange rate is essential to control inflation, which remains one of the country’s main economic challenges.
Although the closure of the exchange gap has reduced inflationary pressures, a limited “Pass-Through” effect is expected, that is, a moderate transfer of the variation of the exchange rate at prices. This phenomenon is especially relevant in sectors such as imported food and goods, where prices are more directly linked to the value of the dollar.
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