BCRA Buys US$146 Million, Extending FX Purchase Streak Past 50 Days Toward 40% Annual Target

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) purchased US$146 million in the foreign exchange market, continuing an ongoing streak of more than 50 consecutive days of net buying and approaching 40% of its annual reserve accumulation target. Gross reserves closed at US$43.800 million.

The BCRA's latest intervention, reported by TN, involved buying US$146 million, marking over 50 straight days of positive balances in FX operations as part of its strategy to rebuild foreign currency reserves. This progress nears 40% of the entity's annual target. Gross international reserves ended at US$43.800 million.

This follows prior sustained purchases earlier in the year, underscoring the central bank's persistent efforts amid economic stabilization measures.

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Argentina's Central Bank announced on Monday, December 15, 2025, the first measures of its 2026 economic plan, including updating exchange rate bands according to inflation and a consistent program to accumulate international reserves. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomed these decisions, aligned with its prior recommendations. Meanwhile, the National Treasury purchased 320 million dollars following the announcements.

The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) purchased US$42 million in the foreign exchange market, extending its streak to 30 consecutive days of currency acquisitions. Gross international reserves reached US$45.158 million, up US$102 million from the previous day. Since the start of the year, the BCRA has added purchases totaling US$2.089 million, including US$932 million in February.

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Argentina's Central Bank of the Republic (BCRA) purchased US$48 million in foreign currency on March 27, raising year-to-date acquisitions since January to US$4.037 billion. Gross international reserves reached US$43.712 billion, up US$176 million from the previous day.

Argentina's blue dollar closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, up $5, trading at $1,470 for buying and $1,490 for selling. Other exchange variants also moved, while the official dollar stayed at $1,410-$1,460 per Banco Nación. The country risk reached 513 basis points, the lowest in the Milei era.

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The blue dollar closed higher on October 28, rising 15 pesos to 1470 pesos in sales, as the Central Bank's reserves fell by 288 million dollars. Other exchange rates, such as MEP and CCL, also saw slight variations. The Central Bank did not intervene in the foreign exchange market during the day.

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, dollar exchange rates in Argentina were updated, including the official rate at Banco Nación, blue, MEP, CCL, and crypto, amid no restrictions on currency purchases since April.

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On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, exchange rates for the official dollar, blue, and other variants were published in Argentina, with no restrictions on buying currencies in banks since April. Prices for the euro and card dollar were also reported, including a 30% surcharge for overseas expenses. Updates cover options like MEP, CCL, and crypto.

 

 

 

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