Argentina exchange rates: Official and parallel dollar prices for August 21, 2026

On Friday, August 21, 2026, the Argentine foreign exchange market showed signs of nominal predictability and stability across various conversion channels.

According to reports from the Central Bank (BCRA), the accumulation of international reserves and controlled monetary aggregates have supported the market. The official retail dollar at Banco Nación (BNA) opened at $1,465 for purchase and $1,515 for sale. The wholesale interbank rate is positioned at $1,497.

Other exchange rates include: - Dólar MEP: $1,524.57 - Dólar CCL: $1,582.72 - Dólar Blue (informal): $1,530 for purchase and $1,550 for sale - Dólar Tarjeta: $1,969.50 - Dólar Cripto: $1,554.48

The BCRA has seen significant reserve accumulation, having purchased $2,162 million in July, contributing to a total of $13,336 million acquired during the first seven months of the year.