The official exchange rate for the Venezuelan bolivar against the United States dollar has been set at 849,564 Bs/USD for Monday, September 21, 2026, according to data published by the Banco Central de Venezuela (BCV). This figure represents an increase of 1,0182 bolívares, or +0,12%, compared to the previous trading session. The rate is calculated from the weighted average of daily operations carried out by participating banking institution exchange desks, serving as an official reference point for the Venezuelan foreign exchange market.
Exchange Rate Evolution and Annual Variation
The annual accumulated variation of the official exchange rate stands at +551,4209 bolívares, representing a +184,9518% increase, according to the central bank’s records. When compared to the reference date of September 22, 2025, the total increase reaches +682,9806 bolívares, or +409,9932%. By comparison, the annual accumulated variation recorded on the exact same day of the previous year stood at +220,7567%.
Did You Know? The official BCV exchange rate is derived directly from the weighted average of daily operations executed by participating banking institutions across the country’s exchange desks, rather than a fixed valuation.
Comparative Foreign Currencies and Banking System Rates
Alongside the primary USD rate, the central bank detailed key comparative rates for other foreign currencies effective for the value date of September 21, 2026. The euro (EUR) was registered at 974,09309112, the Chinese yuan (CNY) at 126,85739883, the Turkish lira (TRY) at 17,41962866, and the Russian ruble (RUB) at 10,08929451.
Informative rates from individual financial institutions for the date of September 18, 2026, show varied pricing across the Venezuelan banking sector. N58 Banco Digital reported buying at 847,6926 and selling at 847,8197 Bs/USD, while Banco Mercantil posted 869,5001 for purchase and 891,6955 for sale. Banco Exterior recorded higher figures at 925,6789 for buying and 941,3019 for selling. BBVA Provincial listed purchase rates at 848,5435 and sales at 908,3271, and Banesco registered 867,0485 for purchase alongside 910,8990 for sale. Other participating banking institutions averaged 907,9888 for buying and 935,0346 for selling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official BCV exchange rate for September 21, 2026?
The rate is set at 849,564 Bs/USD, marking a +0,12% increase from the prior session.
How is the daily BCV rate determined?
The rate is calculated using the weighted average of daily operations conducted by participating banking institutions through their exchange desks.
What was the annual variation compared to the previous year?
The annual accumulated variation reached +184,9518%, compared to +220,7567% recorded on the same day in the previous year.
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