Argentina’s “blue” dollar exchange rate on Saturday, 7 November 2026 On Saturday, 7 November 2026, the unofficial “blue” dollar traded at $1,535 for purchase and $1,555 for sale. The rate is quoted by the informal market and is not available through banks or authorized exchange houses. Recent trends In the first part of November 2026, the blue dollar has risen by 1 % compared with the previous month. Year‑to‑date, the blue dollar has fallen by 99.89 % relative to its level in 2025. Comparison with the official rate The official dollar rate, set by the Central Bank of Argentina, was $1,520 for purchase and $1,570 for sale on the same day. The spread between the official and blue rates is therefore 1 %. The blue dollar is typically higher than the official rate because it circulates in the informal market. Other dollar markets The “dólar bolsa” (stock‑exchange dollar) traded at $1,560.20 for purchase and $1,587.90 for sale. The “dólar CCL” (currency‑linked contract) traded at $1,658.40 for purchase and $1,664.90 for sale. Closing time Both the blue dollar and the official dollar close at 3:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Background The term “blue” is used to describe the informal dollar market. The name may derive from the English word “blue,” implying something hidden or illicit, or from the use of “blue‑chip” stocks in certain transactions. It is also linked to the blueish tint that appears when a counterfeit‑detector strip is applied to a banknote.
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