Dollar drops below 5,700 guaranies to hit low in Paraguay
IMIGUAY · Updated on 10/10/2026 · 5 min read
The dollar exchange rate fell below 5,700 guaranies in the Paraguayan interbank market, consolidating the appreciation of the local currency over the past twelve months.
New drop in the dollar exchange rate in the Paraguayan market
The dollar exchange rate maintained a downward trend in Paraguay and broke the 5,700 guaranies barrier in the interbank circuit, according to information originally published by the newspaper ABC Color. In the retail market, the North American currency was traded around 5,720 guaranies. The latest interbank operations registered the exchange rate at 5,694 guaranies per dollar, according to data from the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP).
The movement consolidates a significant appreciation of the guarani, which gained value against the dollar over recent months. The difference represents a significant reduction in the price of the foreign currency compared to the same period of the previous year. The Central Bank of Paraguay has closely monitored exchange rate developments without making direct market interventions so far.
Impacts of the dollar devaluation
- Relief for importers who depend on inputs priced in foreign currency.
- Moderation of inflationary pressures on fuels, technology, vehicles, and medicines.
- Concern among exporters who receive revenues in dollars and have internal costs in guaranies.
- Greater supply of dollars in the local market and the influence of the international scenario and United States interest rates.
What this means for those doing business in Paraguay
For Brazilian business owners and investors with operations in the country, the fall of the dollar brings mixed effects. Companies focused on the importation of products, raw materials, and industrial inputs find a more favorable scenario for acquiring goods. On the other hand, export-focused businesses that invoice in dollars and bear local expenses in guaranies need to redouble financial planning to protect their profit margins in the face of the new exchange rate reality.
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