VOICED : Peso argentino se deprecia 1,44% y cierra a 20,20 por dolar

The Argentine peso surpassed 20 units per dollar, depreciating by 1.44% in a single day. Inflation in Argentina is high, and salaries are not keeping pace, leading to economic challenges. The government, led by Mauricio Macri, increased the inflation target for 2018 from 10% to 15%. Analysts link the peso's movement to international market events, including a significant drop in Wall Street indices, which strengthened the dollar. Throughout 2018, the peso has depreciated by 7.28%, with a 12.9% loss since December 1.

What was the closing exchange rate of the Argentine peso against the dollar on the day mentioned?

• 19.50 per dollar

• 21.00 per dollar

• 20.20 per dollar

• 19.91 per dollar

By how much did the Argentine peso depreciate compared to the previous day?

• 1.0%

• 1.44%

• 0.5%

• 2.0%

What was the inflation target set by the Argentine government for 2018?

• 10%

• 12%

• 15%

• 20%

What event in the international markets is linked to the depreciation of the Argentine peso?

• A rise in oil prices

• A surge in cryptocurrency values

• A drop in Wall Street indices

• An increase in gold prices

By what percentage did the Argentine peso depreciate throughout 2018?

• 7.28%

• 5.5%

• 10.0%

• 12.9%