The dollar experienced an increase in its quotation in various segments during this week. At Banco Nación, the bill reached $1,088 and registered a rise of 75 cents in the last few days. In contrast, the blue dollar reached $1,240, marking its highest value in more than two weeks.
In the wholesale market, the dollar was positioned at $1,068.50 for sale on Friday, exceeding the previous day's closing by $1.50. During the week, the wholesale exchange rate increased by $2, surpassing the correction recorded the previous week.
The trading volume of future dollars showed a notable increase, with widespread gains at the close of Friday's trading session. The Central Bank had to sell US$ 474 million, the largest negative balance of the year, in response to a growing demand for foreign currency and hedging, exacerbated by rumors about possible changes in exchange rate policy.
It was speculated that the agreement with the IMF had been unlocked, but it implied accepting adjustments in the pace of the crawling peg. Transactions in the local foreign exchange market totaled US$ 1,134.9 million, the highest volume since 2023.
In light of these transactions, gross reserves suffered a slight decrease of only US$ 14 million, closing the week at US$ 28,088 million. The official retail dollar, without taxes, increased to $1,098.33 for sale.
In other segments, the MEP dollar rose to $1,239.12, generating a gap of 16% compared to the official value. The Contado con Liquidación (CCL) settled at $1,244.57, with a spread compared to the official rate of 16.5%. The tourist or credit card dollar, along with the savings dollar, operated at $1,414.08. The crypto or Bitcoin dollar reached $1,247, with Bitcoin trading at US$ 84,596.
