USD to ARS Converter
Convert US Dollars (USD) to Argentine Pesos (ARS) using the live mid-market exchange rate, updated in real time.
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USD/ARS Exchange Rate History
Data from Frankfurter (ECB) — free, no API key required.
About the USD/ARS Pair
The Argentine peso has one of the most volatile track records of any major economy's currency, shaped by recurring cycles of high inflation and periodic currency reforms. For years, Argentina maintained multiple exchange rates simultaneously — including a widely-used informal "blue dollar" rate that traded very differently from the official bank rate — a situation that has periodically shifted as government policy has changed. Because currency policy in Argentina can change quickly, always check the live rate here rather than relying on older figures, and be aware that the rate you're offered locally may differ from the mid-market figure shown above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many pesos is $100?
- Enter 100 into the amount field above with USD selected as "From" and ARS as "To" — the result updates instantly using the live mid-market rate.
- Why has the Argentine peso experienced such extreme devaluation?
- Argentina has struggled with persistently high inflation and recurring fiscal and currency crises over several decades, which has led to repeated sharp devaluations of the peso relative to the US dollar.
- What is the "blue dollar" rate people mention for Argentina?
- The "blue dollar" (dólar blue) refers to Argentina's informal parallel exchange rate, which has historically traded at a different level than the official bank rate during periods of currency controls — always confirm which rate any specific service or exchange point is actually offering before converting money.