During the last hours of Friday, the blue dollar climbed to $320 and remained at that value throughout the weekend due to the closing of the exchange market. However, the US currency might face another rough week.
For its part, the official dollar is, on average, at $172.44 for sale.
In the stock market, the dollar counted with settlement (CCL) advanced 0.6% last week and reached $324.61. Meanwhile, the MEP fell 1.4% and settled at $314.81.
In the wholesale market, the price of the US currency marked a rise of 38 cents and is at $165.59, while during the week it accumulated an increase of $2.41 (1.47%).
Thus, the dollar with the 30% surcharge – contemplated in the Country tax – reached an average of $224.17 per unit; and with the advance payment of 35% Income Tax on the purchase of foreign currency, its value is $284.53.
The dollar destined for tourism abroad -and which has a rate of 45%- is quoted at $301.77, while for purchases over US$ 300 -and which has an additional tax of 25%-, it is sold at $344.88.