Venezuela’s Central Bank Reports Bolivar Thankfulness Against US Dollar
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Meta Description: Get the latest BCV exchange rate for november 17, 2025, and understand the factors driving the bolivar’s performance against the US dollar in Venezuela.
The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) announced on Monday, November 17, 2025, that the official exchange rate stood at 236.4601 bolivars per US dollar, representing a 0.34% rise, compared to the previous day’s rate. The BCV states this rate is derived from a weighted average of daily transactions conducted by exchange desks at participating banking institutions.
The publication of these rates, according to the BCV, aims to provide an official benchmark for the Venezuelan exchange market. Monitoring these daily updates is crucial for understanding the evolving official exchange rate.
Annual Exchange Rate Variation
The BCV exchange rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past year. the accumulated annual variation as of November 17, 2025, is a bolivar appreciation of +184.5256 bolivars, representing a substantial +355.3045% change year-over-year.
Compared to November 15, 2024, the bolivar has increased by +190.9531 bolivars, a change of +419.6126%. Last year,on the same date,the accumulated annual variation was +26.6528%. This data underscores the dynamic nature of Venezuela’s currency market.
Comparative Rates – November 17, 2025
Beyond the USD, the BCV also published reference rates for other major currencies:
- Euro (EUR): 274.84230343 Bs/EUR
- Chinese Yuan (CNY): 33.31033851 Bs/CNY
- Turkish Lira (TRY): 5.58626986 Bs/TRY
- Russian Ruble (RUB): 2.92621114 Bs/RUB
Banking System Rates – November 14, 2025
Informative rates from various Venezuelan banking institutions, recorded on November 14, 2025, reveal a range in buy and sell prices for the US dollar:
| Banco | Date | Buy Rate | Sell Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBVA Provincial | 14/11/2025 | 234.7499 | 236.0999 |
| Banesco | 14/11/2025 | 235.4518 | 238.6948 |
| Mercantile Bank | 14/11/2025 | 234.9508 | 235.7098 |
| They are silent | 14/11/2025 | 240.4201 | 236.8636 |
| National Credit Bank | 14/11/2025 | 233.9205 | 235.2865 |
| Other Institutions | 14/11/2025 | 236.1088 | 238.3576 |
The BCV exchange rate serves as a crucial reference point for financial operations, pricing strategies, and broader economic planning within Venezuela. Staying informed with these daily updates is essential for making sound financial decisions in the current economic climate.
