# Argentine currency exchange rate fluctuations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-currency-exchange-rate-fluctuations > Updated: 2026-09-25T22:55:15.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 6. In early September 2026, the Argentine foreign exchange market reported various rates for the dollar and euro. The official dollar was priced at $1,530 for sale and $1,480 for purchase, while the informal ‘blue dollar’ maintained a $15 gap in selling prices at $1,545. By mid-September, exchange rates for the Argentine peso showed slight fluctuations. The ‘dólar blue’ was trading at $1,535 for purchase and $1,555 for sale. The official rate via Banco Nación was recorded at $1,485 for purchase and $1,535 for sale, while the ‘dólar tarjeta’ was priced between $1,930.50 and $1,995.50. On September 18, 2026, the exchange rate landscape showed high parity between official bank rates and financial market rates. The Banco Nación official retail sale rate was $1,535.00, while the MEP dollar stood at $1,533.86 and the CCL dollar at $1,594.06. The informal blue dollar maintained a narrow dispersion of less than 2% relative to bank rates, trading at $1,535.00 for purchase and $1,555.00 for sale. Simultaneously, the Euro Blue market exhibited volatility, with the Euro Blue trading at $1,649.00 for purchase and $1,685.00 for sale, creating a notable disparity against the Euro Oficial, which was quoted between approximately $1,731.55 and $1,743.80. By September 25, 2026, the Euro Blue rate was recorded at $1,659.00 for purchase and $1,696.00 for sale, compared to an official Euro rate of $1,736.16. This discrepancy is viewed as a reflection of the “economic and political uncertainty” facing the country. Detailed data for August 2026 confirms high demand for US dollars, with gross purchases reaching USD 2,853 million—the second-highest monthly total of the year. Approximately 1.7 million individuals participated in these purchases, while roughly 734,000 individuals sold currency totaling USD 390 million, resulting in net purchases of USD 2,463 million. ## Claims - Approximately 1.7 million people purchased USD 2,853 million in gross currency during August. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Approximately 734,000 people sold USD 390 million in dollars during August. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The net buyer balance for banknotes was approximately USD 2,463 million. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Gross dollar purchases in Argentina totaled USD 20,898 million for the first eight months of 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Approximately USD 1,100 million of the acquired funds remained deposited in the local financial system. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Approximately USD 700 million were transferred to assets abroad. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately USD 900 million were used for card consumption, tourism, and foreign services. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The exchange current account recorded a surplus of USD 806 million in August, marking five consecutive months of surplus. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Argentina dollar demand reaches USD 2,853 million in August Argentines purchased USD 2,853 million in August 2026, the second-highest monthly total this year. The BCRA reports 1.7 million buyers and a cumulative 2026 purchase total of USD 20,898 million. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-sees-high-us-dollar-demand-with-usd-28-billion-in-august-purchases ### 2026-09-25: Argentina Euro exchange rates: Euro Blue and official rates The Euro Blue in Argentina is trading at $1,696.00 for sale and $1,659.00 for purchase, while the official Euro rate stands at $1,736.16. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-euro-exchange-rates-euro-blue-and-official-rates ### 2026-09-18: Argentina Euro Blue exchange rates show continued market volatility The Euro Blue in Argentina is trading at $1,649.00 for purchase and $1,685.00 for sale, maintaining a significant gap with the official Euro rate. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-euro-blue-exchange-rates-show-continued-market-volatility ### 2026-09-18: US dollar exchange rates fluctuate in Uruguay and Argentina On September 18, 2026, the US dollar saw a slight decrease in Uruguay at BROU, while Argentina experienced high parity between official and financial exchange rates. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-dollar-exchange-rates-fluctuate-in-uruguay-and-argentina ### 2026-09-16: Currency exchange rates for Argentine and Chilean pesos Exchange rate updates for Argentina and Chile show the Argentine blue dollar at $1535/$1555 and the Chilean peso averaging 1.58 Argentine pesos per unit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/currency-exchange-rates-for-argentine-and-chilean-pesos ### 2026-09-04: Argentina exchange rates: Dollar and euro values for September 4 Argentine exchange rates for September 4 show the blue dollar at $1,545 for sale and the blue euro at $1,799.75 for sale, maintaining a gap with official bank rates. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-exchange-rates-dollar-and-euro-values-for-september-4 --- Cite as: Argentine currency exchange rate fluctuations. 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