Caracas, Venezuela – The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) reported today, February 18, 2026, that the official exchange rate stands at 396.3674 Bs/USD, representing an increase of Bs. +3.1458 (+0.8%) compared to the previous day. This rate is calculated as a weighted average of daily operations conducted by participating banking institutions.
The publication of the BCV exchange rate aims to provide an official reference point for the foreign exchange market in Venezuela. Monitoring these daily updates is crucial for understanding the evolution of the official exchange rate.
Evolution of the BCV Exchange Rate as of February 18, 2026
The accumulated annual variation of the exchange rate is +98.2243 bolivars (+32.9454%). Compared to February 19, 2025 (reference date), the increase is +334.184 bolivars (+537.4167%). On the same day last year, the accumulated annual variation was +19.7343%.
Effective Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Below are details of the main comparative rates related to the BCV exchange rate as of February 18, 2026:
|
EUR |
470,28199275 | |
 |
CNY |
57,38217879 |
 |
TRY |
9,06287141 |
 |
RUB |
5,17714502 |
Informative Rates from the Banking System (Bs/USD):
| Date of Indicator | Bank | Purchase | Sale |
| 13/02/2026 | Banco Mercantil | 435,7634 | 423,8935 |
| 13/02/2026 | BBVA Provincial | 436,2805 | 478,6611 |
| 13/02/2026 | Banesco | 459,8211 | 456,3904 |
| 13/02/2026 | Banco Nacional de Crédito BNC | 409,0661 | 426,3741 |
| 13/02/2026 | R4 | 495,1537 | 492,5287 |
| 13/02/2026 | Otras Instituciones | 422,3220 | 409,9380 |
The BCV exchange rate serves as a reference for financial operations, price setting, and economic planning. Stay informed with our daily updates to make better financial decisions in Venezuela.
