According to the Banco Central de Venezuela (BCV), the official exchange rate for the Venezuelan bolivar against the United States dollar was fixed at 742,2292 Bs/USD for Monday, July 27, 2026. This rate represents an increase of 4,3476 bolívares, or 0,5892%, compared to the preceding trading session.
BCV Exchange Rate Calculation and Market Context
The updated rate is derived from the weighted average of daily operations executed by participating banking institutions’ exchange desks, according to the Banco Central de Venezuela (BCV). Publishing this figure aims to provide an official reference point for Venezuela’s currency market. Financial institutions and market participants monitor these updates daily to gauge how the official rate evolves.
The cumulative annual variation of the exchange rate stands at 444,0861 bolívares, representing a 148,9507% increase. Compared to the reference date of July 28, 2025, the increase totals 620,0592 bolívares, or 507,538%. By comparison, the cumulative annual variation recorded on the exact same day of the previous year reached 135,2386%.
Comparative Currencies and Informative Banking System Rates
Alongside the primary Bs/USD indicator, the Banco Central de Venezuela (BCV) data details key comparative currency values for July 27, 2026. The euro (EUR) stands at 844,21891437, the Chinese yuan (CNY) at 109,64637407, the Turkish lira (TRY) at 15,71369262, and the Russian ruble (RUB) at 9,48111643.
Individual commercial banks also report informative purchase and sale indicators. Data from July 23, 2026, shows Banesco recording a purchase rate of 737,5619 and a sale rate of 783,6836. Banco Exterior listed a purchase rate of 744,6613 and a sale rate of 785,5674. Banco Nacional de Crédito BNC registered 734,5940 for purchase and 747,6516 for sale, while Banco Mercantil posted 737,8815 for purchase and 737,8816 for sale. BanCaribe reported a purchase figure of 819,9393 alongside a sale figure of 833,0440, and other reporting institutions averaged 744,6366 for purchase and 765,2164 for sale.
Did You Know? The official exchange rate is calculated using the weighted average of daily operations conducted by exchange desks across participating banks in Venezuela.
Implications for Financial Planning and Pricing
Official figures published by the Banco Central de Venezuela (BCV) serve as a baseline reference for financial transactions, price setting, and economic planning throughout the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official BCV exchange rate for July 27, 2026?
The rate is fixed at 742,2292 Bs/USD, reflecting a 0,5892% increase from the prior session.
How is the official BCV rate determined?
It is calculated from the weighted average of daily transactions handled by the exchange desks of participating banking institutions.
What are the current annual variation figures for the exchange rate?
The cumulative annual variation is 148,9507%, while the increase compared to July 28, 2025, reaches 507,538%.
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