The Brazilian real weakened past 5.26 per US dollar, surrendering its recent rebound as the relief from easing global pressures proved short-lived. The prolonged escalation of conflict in the Middle East, which has triggered a "flight to safety" toward the dollar and pushed oil prices higher, threatened to increase Brazil's fuel and fertilizer costs. Domestically, while February's inflation rose 0.84% to an annual 4.44%, nearly hitting the 4.5% ceiling, the Central Bank is still widely expected to initiate a 25 to 50 basis point cut to the 15% Selic rate at the March 18th meeting. This shift toward easing, combined with new political polling showing a tight race for the upcoming elections, has made investors more cautious. Although agricultural exports to China remain robust, with Brazil poised for a record soybean harvest, the narrowing interest rate advantage and fiscal concerns are currently weighing on the BRL.

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.2656 on March 6, 2026, up 0.02% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has weakened 1.39%, but it's up by 9.02% over the last 12 months. Historically, the USDBRL reached an all time high of 6.75 in December of 2024. Brazilian Real - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 6 of 2026.

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.2656 on March 6, 2026, up 0.02% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has weakened 1.39%, but it's up by 9.02% over the last 12 months. The Brazilian Real is expected to trade at 5.12 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 4.93 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
USDBRL 5.2656 0.0008 0.02% -9.02% Mar/06
EURBRL 6.1105 0.0244 0.40% -1.33% Mar/05
GBPBRL 7.0343 0.0379 0.54% -4.95% Mar/05
AUDBRL 3.6906 -0.0108 -0.29% 1.50% Mar/05
NZDBRL 3.1003 -0.0072 -0.23% -6.36% Mar/05
BRLJPY 29.9204 -0.1022 -0.34% 15.34% Mar/05
BRLCNY 1.3120 -0.0060 -0.45% 4.06% Mar/05
BRLCHF 0.1484 -0.0006 -0.40% -4.43% Mar/05
BRLCAD 0.2598 -0.0010 -0.37% 4.01% Mar/05
BRLMXN 3.3694 0.0101 0.30% -5.25% Mar/05
BRLINR 17.4915 -0.1181 -0.67% 15.58% Mar/05
BRLARS 267.8923 -0.0196 -0.01% 44.57% Mar/05
BRLCZK 4.0051 0.0017 0.04% -0.74% Mar/05
BRLDKK 1.2282 0.0006 0.05% 1.97% Mar/05
BRLHUF 63.4069 0.2624 0.42% -1.39% Mar/05
BRLIDR 3,228.2945 3.1540 0.10% 13.81% Mar/05
BRLKRW 279.6364 0.1090 0.04% 11.09% Mar/05
BRLMYR 0.7534 0.0001 0.01% -2.35% Mar/05
BRLRUB 15.0266 0.1405 0.94% -4.59% Mar/05
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 2.40 2.70 percent Jan 2026
Brazil Inflation Rate 4.44 4.26 percent Jan 2026
Brazil Interest Rate 15.00 15.00 percent Feb 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Feb 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.40 percent Jan 2026
Brazil Unemployment Rate 5.40 5.10 percent Jan 2026

Brazilian Real
The USDBRL spot exchange rate specifies how much one currency, the USD, is currently worth in terms of the other, the BRL. While the USDBRL spot exchange rate is quoted and exchanged in the same day, the USDBRL forward rate is quoted today but for delivery and payment on a specific future date.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.27 5.26 6.75 0.01 1992 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
Brazilian Real Back on the Defensive
The Brazilian real weakened past 5.26 per US dollar, surrendering its recent rebound as the relief from easing global pressures proved short-lived. The prolonged escalation of conflict in the Middle East, which has triggered a "flight to safety" toward the dollar and pushed oil prices higher, threatened to increase Brazil's fuel and fertilizer costs. Domestically, while February's inflation rose 0.84% to an annual 4.44%, nearly hitting the 4.5% ceiling, the Central Bank is still widely expected to initiate a 25 to 50 basis point cut to the 15% Selic rate at the March 18th meeting. This shift toward easing, combined with new political polling showing a tight race for the upcoming elections, has made investors more cautious. Although agricultural exports to China remain robust, with Brazil poised for a record soybean harvest, the narrowing interest rate advantage and fiscal concerns are currently weighing on the BRL.
2026-03-05
Brazilian Real Rebounds
The Brazilian real strengthened toward 5.21 per US dollar, reversing its slide to a five week low as safe haven demand for the greenback eased. With external pressures fading, domestic fundamentals regained traction. The February 27 inflation surprise, a 0.84% monthly rise that pushed annual inflation to 4.44% and close to the 4.5% ceiling, reinforced expectations that the Central Bank of Brazil will maintain a restrictive stance. Although 0.1% quarterly GDP stagnation and weaker industrial investment initially weighed on sentiment, the 15% Selic rate continues to offer one of the most attractive real yield cushions globally. Brazil’s $4.34 billion trade surplus and a 36% YoY surge in agricultural exports to China further support the external backdrop. Markets have consequently scaled back bets on a 50 basis point cut at the March 18 Copom meeting, shifting toward a higher for longer outlook that underpins the BRL.
2026-03-04
Brazilian Real Weakens to 1-Month Low
The Brazilian real has weakened past 5.25 per US dollar, hitting a one-month low amid a domestic stagnation trap that leaves the economy vulnerable to a global shift toward safe-haven assets. While the GDP report confirmed a stagnant 0.1% quarterly expansion, investment plunged 3.5% and industry contracted 0.7%, proving that high rates are crushing internal demand. This stagnation is clashing with the February 24 rollout of a 10% global US import tax, threatening the 4.34 billion dollar trade surplus that currently serves as the economy's primary engine. Pressure has surged further as the US dollar hit a five-week high following military strikes in Iran and the death of its Supreme Leader, effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz. Despite record tax revenue of 2.89 trillion reais, the real is caught between a stalling domestic core and a geopolitical shift that heavily favors the dollar as the ultimate refuge.
2026-03-03