He The blue dollar fell for the second consecutive day this Friday, December 20, but in the last two weeks it accumulated a contraction of more than $100. The dynamics have been similar to what financial exchange rates are showing.
On this day the informal closed $1,140 for purchase and $1,160 for sale, according to a survey of Scope in the caves of the city. This implied a contraction of $15, which added to the decline of $30 on Thursday, which left the gap with the official at 13.1%.
Even so, compared to last Friday the price grew $55 (+5%) and Compared to two Fridays ago, the increase amounts to $110 (+10.5%). In the same period, the CCL and the MEP show only slightly smaller advances, between 8% and 9%; It is worth noting that in the face of upward pressures, In the last rounds the Central Bank (BCRA) began to intervene in quotes.
In the middle of the week, the blue reached its highest value ($1,205) since last October 28. The rise in the parallel bill in recent days occurred after, at the beginning of the month, the BCRA decided to further lower the monetary policy rate to 32%, from the previous 35% and due to greater seasonal demand due to holidays and availability of money after the payment of year-end bonuses and bonuses. Given the surge in the blue and financial markets, the Argentine monetary regulator decided to accelerate its intervention in the exchange market this Wednesday and managed to lower the MEP sharply. That is one of the reasons why the blue gave way this Thursday on the cave boards.
Consequently, in the last two days, the trend changed and the The gap with the wholesale dollar was reduced. It stood at 13.6%, after having exceeded 15% on December 18.
How much does the official dollar trade at today, Friday, December 20
In the official exchange market, the wholesale dollar operated at $1,022/$1,025, that is, $2 above the close of Thursday.
How much is the future dollar trading at today, Friday, December 20
The contract for December remained unchanged. However, February and May ended with advances between 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively.
According to the prices agreed on the market, the monthly crawling peg expected for the first half of 2025 is 1.7% on average. Meanwhile, rates for the middle of next year converge to the 23% area.
How much does the MEP dollar trade at today, Friday, December 20
He MEP dollar mark the $1,142.20, so the gap with the official is located in the 11.3%.
Value of the CCL dollar today, Friday, December 20
He dollar Cash with Settlement (CCL) quotes at $1,162.70 and the spread with the official is positioned at 13.2%.
Price of the card dollar today, Friday, December 20
He dollar card or touristand the dollar savings (either solidary) is offered to $1,670.40. It is worth remembering that The definitive elimination of the PAIS Tax is expected on December 22which will remove the 30% surcharge on the value of the official retail dollar from this exchange rate.
Quote of the crypto dollar today, Friday, December 20
He crypto dollar or Bitcoin dollar quotes at $1,177.20, according to Bitso.
Source: Ambito
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