MIAMI.- He dollar there were no changes this Thursday April 18th nor in Europa nor in United KingdomMeanwhile in Japan had a slight exchange rate slip. Meanwhile, in the different Latin American markets, subtle changes were experienced, with Venezuela’s parallel structure on the rise.
In Europa, the dollar remains 1,06 euros for the fifth consecutive closure. The currency of the old continent is one of the most solid in the exchange market, where it is preserved as a refuge for investors.
In United Kingdomthe currency had no variations and remains at £1.24 for the fourth consecutive day. The English currency continues “in his kingdom”, occupying a preferential place in the Forex market, where it was not affected as expected after the departure of the United Kingdom from the euro zone in January 2020.
After several days of rising, the American currency registered a slight exchange rate slip Japanwhen passing from 154.73 to 154.35 yen. The Japanese currency, along with the dollar, the euro and the pound sterling, is one of the most robust in the foreign exchange market, despite having lost value against the American currency at the beginning of the year.
Quote in Argentina and Cuba
In Mexicothe dollar fell to the floor of 16 integers, as it retreated 0,16% to settle in 16,99 Mexican pesos in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF). In the Aztec nation, the Central Bank establishes the price guideline and this moves during the day in the buying and selling of the banks and serves as the exchange reference for the following day.
In Argentinathe official exchange rate, established by the Central Bank, experienced a slight increase of 0.08% to stand at 913.23 Argentine pesos per dollar. The official rate reduced the gap of more than 100% that it maintained with the parallel structure, after the drastic increase implemented by President Javier Milei in order to stabilize the economy. In the parallel currency of the so-called Blue dollar, which during the last administration set the tone in the economy, now has an advantage of 13%. In this arena, it decreased 0,48% and is quoted in 1,030 Argentine pesos.
In Havanathe currency remains anchored to the 24 Cuban pesos since March 2005 in the official price, set by the Central Bank of Cuba. In the so-called parallel or black market, whose value is 14 times greater, there were no changes this Thursday and remains at 355 Cuban pesos.
Price of the dollar in Venezuela and Colombia
In Venezuelathe official rate, established by the Central Bank, had a slight increase of 0,10%at the close of the day in 36.32 bolivars. While in the parallel currency, which resumes the upward trend, it grew 1,18% to settle in 39.79 bolivars.
In Colombiathe American currency suffered a subtle setback, going from 3,938.11 to 3,901.94 Colombian pesos at the rate set by the Bank of the Republic. In the coffee-growing nation, annual inflation as of March was 7,26%according to figures from the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).
Source: With information from the Central Bank of the different countries and parallel structures
