Econométrica: Venezuela Official Dollar to Hit 1,270 Bs, Parallel Above 1,400 by Year-End

Venezuelan consultancy Econométrica projects the official exchange rate will reach 1,270 bolívares per dollar and the parallel rate exceed 1,400 by end-2026, implying continued bolivar depreciation. The firm also forecasts GDP growth near 8% for the year, suggesting a divergence between real-economy expansion and currency weakness. The forecast signals persistent inflationary and devaluation pressures despite economic growth, with implications for import costs and fiscal policy.