This Wednesday, February 12, the price of the dollar In Argentina it shows significant differences between the blue dollar and the official dollar. The Blue dollar, which is negotiated in the parallel market and is not regulated by the Central Bank, quoted at $ 1195 for purchase and $ 1215 for sale.
On the other hand, the dollar Officer, which is acquired in official banks and exchange houses, was quoted at $ 1036 for purchase and $ 1076 for sale. The exchange gap between the blue dollar and the official dollar remained stable in approximately 15%, reflecting the substantial difference in the prices of both currencies.
This difference is due to several factors, including the shortage of dollars in the official market and high demand in the parallel market. So far from the year 2025, the dollar Blue has shown a 6% rise compared to the previous year, while so far in February has registered a 3% decline compared to the previous month.
These variations reflect the volatility of the exchange market and the influence of internal and external economic factors. The Blue dollar, also known as “parallel dollar” or “informal dollar”, is an alternative for those who seek to acquire dollars outside the official market.
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This exchange rate usually has a higher value than the dollar Officer due to demand and supply in the parallel market. The “Blue” denomination is related to the blue color, which also means “dark” in English, and is associated with activities that are not completely regulated.
On the other hand, the dollar Officer is the currency that can be acquired in official banks and exchange houses, and its price is determined by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic. The value of the official dollar has shown relative stability in recent days, with an oscillation less than 1%.
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Compared to the previous year, the dollar Officer has risen 1.33% since the first days of 2025. The dollar card, which includes a surcharge of 30% advance to the payment of income tax, quoted at $ 1398.80. This value reflects the high demand for dollars in the tourism market and the need to cover the corresponding taxes.
In addition to the blue dollar and dollar Officer, there are other alternatives to access the US currency in Argentina, such as the MEP (electronic payments market) and the CCL dollar (had liquidation). The MEP dollar quoted at $ 1180.85 for purchase and $ 1182.90 for sale, while the CCL dollar was negotiated at $ 1190.30 for purchase and $ 1193.40 for sale.
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