Argentina's CCL Dollar Trades at $1578.40 on August 8, 2026
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The CCL dollar (dollar contado con liquidación) was trading at $1578.40 for buying and $1580.70 for selling on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
- The CCL dollar has shown a 0% variation over the past week and a 1% increase in August compared to the previous month.
- Over the last year, the CCL dollar has appreciated by 19%, trading at $1327.1 at the same time in the previous year.
The financial dollar, known as the CCL (dólar contado con liquidación), maintained its trading levels on Saturday, August 8, 2026. It was quoted at $1578.40 for purchasing and $1580.70 for selling, reflecting its role as a key exchange rate for financial operations in Argentina.
Analyzing its recent performance, the CCL dollar has remained stable over the past week, showing a 0% variation. However, looking at the monthly trend, August has seen a slight increase of 1% compared to the preceding month. This indicates a modest but consistent upward movement in its value.
On a longer-term scale, the CCL dollar has demonstrated significant appreciation over the last year. Compared to the same period in 2025, when it was trading at $1327.1, the current value represents a substantial 19% increase. This upward trajectory highlights the currency's performance against the backdrop of Argentina's economic conditions.
The CCL dollar is a crucial financial tool used primarily by companies and investors to legally exchange pesos for dollars and transfer them abroad. It functions through the purchase and sale of bonds, such as AL30, allowing for the acquisition of foreign currency in international markets. The trading of the CCL dollar follows standard market hours, closing at 4:30 PM on weekdays.
Originally published by Clarín in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.