BCV Exchange Rate — Venezuela Official Rate
The BCV rate is the official Bs./USD reference published by the Central Bank of Venezuela (Banco Central de Venezuela). For investors in instruments denominated in bolívares, such as Caracas Stock Exchange stocks, this rate helps interpret returns, historical prices and real variation against the official dollar. This free Inverfolio tool shows the official BCV rate and its recent history in a clear, visual way. It does not include parallel rates or the FX gap: only the official exchange rate used as the public reference in Venezuela.
Historical BCV Rate
Recent history
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What is the BCV Exchange Rate?
The BCV rate is the official exchange rate published by the Central Bank of Venezuela (Banco Central de Venezuela) stating how many bolívares equal one US dollar in the official FX market. It is used in accounting, financial analysis, asset valuation and price tracking in bolívares. Unlike the parallel dollar, which comes from unofficial references, the BCV rate is the formal figure released by Venezuela’s monetary authority.
For investors following the Caracas Stock Exchange, the BCV rate matters because many BVC stocks trade in bolívares while real performance is often compared to the dollar. Reviewing the history shows whether a stock rises in nominal terms, holds value against the official exchange rate or partly reflects FX conditions. This tool shows only the official rate, not the parallel market.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the BCV rate updated?
The BCV rate updates when the Central Bank of Venezuela publishes a new official reference. Inverfolio shows the history available from the public source configured for this tool.
What is the difference between the BCV rate and the parallel dollar?
The BCV rate is the official exchange rate published by the Central Bank of Venezuela. The parallel dollar belongs to unofficial markets. This tool shows only the official BCV rate.
How does the BCV rate affect stock market investments?
The BCV rate helps compare prices, returns and portfolios expressed in bolívares against the official dollar. For those following BVC stocks, it is a useful reference to assess the relative value of investments.