BCV Exchange Rate August 24, 2026: US Dollar Rises to 784.66 Bs
The official exchange rate published by the Central Bank of Venezuela for August 24, 2026, is set at 784,6633 bolivars per United States dollar, marking an upward adjustment of +0,604% from the prior session, according to financial data reported by Finanzas Digital and Diario Contraste. This shift underscores ongoing currency adjustments within the local market as businesses and financial entities process daily weighted averages from banking institution trading desks.
Daily Valuation Mechanics and Market Movement
According to data compiled by Diario Contraste, the official rate increased by 4.7111 bolivars, representing a +0,604% rise compared to the preceding market day. This official benchmark derives directly from the weighted average of daily transactions executed across the exchange desks of participating commercial banks. Financial institutions across the country track this figure closely to maintain regulatory compliance in commercial pricing, import settlements, and corporate accounting.
The accumulated annual variation for the official exchange rate stands at an increase of +486,5202 bolivars (+163,1835%). Measured against the corresponding valuation from August 25, 2025, the nominal increase reaches 642,779 bolivars, marking a +453,0304% rise over the 12-month span. During the same period in the previous year, the recorded annual variation rate sat at +173,1985%.
Commercial Bank Quoting and Multi-Currency References
Individual commercial institutions report varying operational quotes for buying and selling foreign currency around the central benchmark.
- Banco Nacional de Crédito: Buying at 778.8744 Bs/USD, selling at 795.1002 Bs/USD.
- Banco Mercantil: Buying at 845.6939 Bs/USD, selling at 818.0020 Bs/USD.
- Banco Exterior: Buying at 823.1298 Bs/USD, selling at 830.7690 Bs/USD.
- BanCaribe: Buying at 844.5123 Bs/USD, selling at 868.9993 Bs/USD.
- N58 Banco Digital: Buying at 778.8944 Bs/USD, selling at 779.0578 Bs/USD.
- Other Participating Institutions: Buying at 828.0567 Bs/USD, selling at 816.6147 Bs/USD.
Alongside the primary dollar index, the Central Bank of Venezuela tracks reference rates for alternative foreign currencies. Diario Contraste reports comparative rates for August 24, 2026, including the euro at 916,0081 bolivars, the Chinese yuan at 116.7567 bolivars, the Turkish lira at 16.3267 bolivars, and the Russian ruble at 9.4872 bolivars. Informe21 notes related comparative euro valuations around 911.21 bolivars in preceding sessions, highlighting steady multi-currency tracking frameworks.
Operational Adjustments for Businesses and Institutions
Fluctuations in the official exchange rate require continuous adaptation from commercial enterprises, import-export houses, and financial service providers operating within the Venezuelan economy.
Furthermore, businesses handling cross-border transactions or multi-currency payroll systems must integrate daily BCV updates into their enterprise resource planning software.
As the monetary authority continues to publish daily weighted averages, adherence to official benchmarks remains a foundational requirement for all formal economic activity across the country.