The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) has published the official exchange rate for the US dollar effective April 27, 2026, setting it at 484.7404 bolivars per dollar. This represents a slight increase of 0.18% from the previous day’s rate, according to the BCV’s daily reporting mechanism.
The figure reflects the weighted average of foreign exchange transactions conducted by participating banks during the prior business day, as is standard practice for the BCV’s reference rate. Alongside the dollar rate, the BCV also published the official euro exchange rate for the same date at 567.40318041 bolivars per euro.
These rates are published daily by the BCV and serve as the official benchmark for foreign currency transactions in Venezuela, including those conducted by government entities, private businesses, and financial institutions. The bank emphasizes that the rate is intended to provide transparency and stability in the foreign exchange market.
The BCV’s publication includes comparative rates for other major currencies, such as the Chinese yuan at 70.91617169 bolivars, the Turkish lira at 10.76674514 bolivars, and the Russian ruble at 6.44175001 bolivars, all based on the same valuation framework.
According to the BCV’s historical data, the year-to-date change in the dollar exchange rate shows an increase of 186.5973 bolivars, or 62.5865%, compared to the same period in the previous year. When measured against the reference date of April 28, 2025, the increase amounts to 398.6261 bolivars, equivalent to a 462.9035% rise.
The BCV also reported that the average buying and selling rates among major commercial banks varied on April 24, 2026. For example, Banco Mercantil reported a buying rate of 487.4499 and a selling rate of 560.7122 bolivars per dollar, while Banesco reported 501.4002 and 516.3977, respectively. These interbank rates reflect the range of market activity that informs the BCV’s weighted average calculation.
The official rate is determined through a transparent process involving the daily aggregation of currency exchange operations reported by licensed financial institutions. The BCV states that this method ensures the rate reflects actual market conditions while serving as a reliable reference for economic planning and transaction settlement.
Such daily publications are part of the BCV’s broader mandate to maintain monetary stability and provide clear economic indicators to the public and market participants. The bank continues to publish these rates on its official website and through official channels each business day.
For the most current and official exchange rates, users are directed to the BCV’s official publications, which are updated daily and archived for historical reference.
Readers are encouraged to consult the BCV’s official sources for the latest information on foreign exchange rates and related economic indicators.