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The dollar was selling for about G. 5,940 in Paraguay on August 31, 2026, close to average levels at the end of 2018, as the guarani’s appreciation affected exporters and benefited buyers of products and services abroad.
guaraniParaguayan cattle prices rose by about 22% in dollars between January and August 2026, while revenue converted into guaraníes increased by approximately 6%, according to an Appec report. The gap shows how the guaraní’s appreciation affected results in the local currency.
guaraniappecDespite Guarani's cultural boom in Paraguay with increasing use in arts and institutions, experts warn of language displacement risk, with speakers incorporating Spanish out of necessity and the percentage of monolingual speakers declining.
guaraniarnaldo-casco-villalbaCreated by the 1943 monetary reform and circulated from 1944, the guaraní replaced the peso fuerte, unified issuance and became one of South America’s longest-continuing currency units.
guaranicurrencymonetary-historybcpbanknotesThe dollar reached its lowest value of the year and in nearly seven years in Paraguay, closing at G. 5,961, which benefits importers but worries exporters and reduces customs revenue.
guaraniAround 150 Argentine brands are expanding their franchises into Paraguay, attracted by tax advantages such as the "Triple 10" system, monetary stability, and competitive costs, with investments ranging from affordable amounts to millions of dollars.
guaranimostazacafe-martinezgridoThe stock of Paraguayan Treasury bonds in circulation reached G 9.473 trillion in the first half of 2026, a value equivalent to 2.36% of the country's GDP.
guaraniEconomist Wildo González warns that a sharp depreciation of the guaraní would increase the cost of Paraguay's public debt, which is mostly denominated in US dollars, and could fuel inflation. However, a gradual adjustment could benefit exports and tax revenue without undermining stability.
guaraniwildo-gonzalezThe high volatility of the Brazilian real against the Paraguayan guarani is reversing the trade flow on the Brazil-Paraguay border, encouraging Paraguayans to shop in Brazil while reducing the purchasing power of Brazilian informal cross-border traders and affecting the value of remittances.
guaraniciudad-del-estepedro-juan-caballeroThe rise in prices in Argentina, driven by President Javier Milei's economic normalization measures, has significantly reduced the flow of Paraguayan shoppers to Clorinda, reversing a commercial dynamic that for decades had favored cross-border shopping tourism.
clorindajavier-mileiguaraniThe dollar fell again in Paraguay and was quoted at G. 6,120 in the spot exchange rate on Monday, the 15th, accumulating a 9% decline so far this year and 25% over 12 months, which has raised concerns among exporters and impacted customs revenue.
guaraniThe Central Bank of Paraguay recorded a record delinquency rate of 8.1% in the financial system in April 2026, driven by a 45.7% increase in overdue loans and growth in credit card debt balances, particularly among lower-middle-income consumers.
guaraniThe prices of asado cuts in Paraguay have practically tripled since 2010, while the minimum wage has barely doubled over the same period, highlighting a significant loss of purchasing power for Paraguayan families.
guaraniasadoThe Paraguayan stock market saw a 3% drop in total trading volume through May 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching 22.2 trillion guaraníes, but bond issuances neared 1 trillion guaraníes, the highest cumulative amount so far this year.
cadiem-casa-de-bolsaguaraniThe Central Bank of Paraguay maintains a neutral stance and does not intervene in the dollar's decline against the guarani, attributing the depreciation to external factors, internal economic improvements, and a record soybean harvest.
guaraniThe 24% drop in the dollar against the guaraní so far this year drove a 31.7% increase in vehicle imports to Paraguay in the first quarter, with sales growth of over 19%, especially in the SUV segment. However, the surge has overwhelmed the capacity of authorized service centers, prompting dealerships to invest in infrastructure and spare parts.
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