The Central Bank (BCRA) made its largest currency purchase of the month, acquiring US$ 268 million, which raises its positive balance to US$ 494 million so far in March. However, reserves continue to decrease, reaching US$ 27.685 billion, the lowest level since September 30.
The constant intervention in the foreign exchange market aims to keep the gap between the official dollar and financial dollars below 20%, while spending on tourism and credit card transactions abroad represents additional pressure on the BCRA.
At the close of the day, the retail dollar (without taxes) remained at $1,038 for buying and $1,097.40 for selling. At Banco Nación, it was offered at $1,046.25 for buying and $1,086.25 for selling. In the wholesale segment, the dollar rose 50 cents to $1,066.50 per unit. The blue dollar remained at $1,220, leaving the gap at 14.4%.
The MEP dollar quoted at $1,227.70 and the Cash with Liquidation (CCL) at $1,224.87, maintaining gaps with the official at 15.1% and 14.9% respectively. On the other hand, the tourist dollar, which includes a 30% surcharge, operated at $1,412.13. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency was priced at $1,237.55 and Bitcoin traded at US$ 82,510.
