US dollar higher at 5.425 pesos; ‘blue’ rate at 8.20 pesos

dolarUS dollar was half a cent higher today at banks and main exchange offices in Buenos Aires City at a buying price of AR$5.365 and a selling price of AR$5.425.

The informal market rate increased eleven cents to 8.20 pesos.

The so called «blue» dollar rose 12 cents yesterday closing at 8.09 pesos due to a higher demand for foreign currency over the winter holiday.

Source: Buenos Aires Herald