Argentina FX Rises to Record High
Brief · Published 2026-09-19 · Data period 2026-08-31
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Argentina's official period-average exchange rate rose to 1495.425 LCU per USD in August 2026, from 1481.2143 in July 2026. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly increase, with the rate climbing from 1446.381 in June and 1393.2105 in May. The August value is the highest on record since the series began in May 1962, surpassing the previous all-time high set in July 2026. The rate has risen from 1323.75 a year earlier, in August 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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Data source: International Monetary Fund.
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