The Brazilian real strengthened to 4.95 per dollar, the strongest level since March 2024, amid support from higher oil prices and the outlook of high interest rates. The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US has suspended oil flows from the Middle East for nearly two months, lifting global energy prices and increasing foreign exchange inflows for alternative energy exporters such as Brazil. On top of that, the pro-inflationary risks from higher energy prices drove officials in the Central Bank of Brazil to suspend the outlook of multiple rate cuts signaled before the war, boosting foreign investment in Brazilian fixed-income assets. These developments were enough to strengthen the currency despite of the flight to harder assets that typically occur with geopolitical tensions.

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.0109 on April 22, 2026, up 0.62% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has strengthened 4.28%, and is up by 12.24% 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 April 22 of 2026.

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.0109 on April 22, 2026, up 0.62% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has strengthened 4.28%, and is up by 12.24% over the last 12 months. The Brazilian Real is expected to trade at 4.94 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 4.80 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
USDBRL 5.0109 0.0308 0.62% -12.24% Apr/22
EURBRL 5.8283 -0.0258 -0.44% -12.84% Apr/21
GBPBRL 6.6965 -0.0243 -0.36% -13.80% Apr/21
AUDBRL 3.5395 -0.0251 -0.70% -4.97% Apr/21
NZDBRL 2.9246 -0.0014 -0.05% -16.12% Apr/21
BRLJPY 32.1454 0.1622 0.51% 32.54% Apr/21
BRLCNY 1.3765 0.0040 0.29% 9.60% Apr/21
BRLCHF 0.1576 0.0008 0.48% 13.08% Apr/21
BRLCAD 0.2758 0.0011 0.38% 15.70% Apr/21
BRLMXN 3.4962 0.0138 0.40% 2.86% Apr/21
BRLINR 18.8797 0.1279 0.68% 28.73% Apr/21
BRLARS 277.9622 0.7210 0.26% 43.56% Apr/21
BRLCZK 4.1707 0.0211 0.51% 11.43% Apr/21
BRLDKK 1.2831 0.0065 0.51% 14.91% Apr/21
BRLHUF 62.0845 0.2511 0.41% 1.88% Apr/21
BRLIDR 3,461.7124 12.0547 0.35% 19.48% Apr/21
BRLKRW 296.9818 0.5521 0.19% 21.22% Apr/21
BRLMYR 0.7983 0.0023 0.29% 6.08% Apr/21
BRLRUB 15.0526 -0.0400 -0.27% 7.91% Apr/21
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 3.30 2.40 percent Mar 2026
Brazil Inflation Rate 4.14 3.81 percent Mar 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Mar 2026
Brazil Interest Rate 14.75 15.00 percent Mar 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.40 percent Mar 2026
Brazil Unemployment Rate 5.80 5.40 percent Feb 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
5.01 4.98 6.75 0.01 1992 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
Brazilian Real Rises to Over 2-Year High
The Brazilian real strengthened to 4.95 per dollar, the strongest level since March 2024, amid support from higher oil prices and the outlook of high interest rates. The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US has suspended oil flows from the Middle East for nearly two months, lifting global energy prices and increasing foreign exchange inflows for alternative energy exporters such as Brazil. On top of that, the pro-inflationary risks from higher energy prices drove officials in the Central Bank of Brazil to suspend the outlook of multiple rate cuts signaled before the war, boosting foreign investment in Brazilian fixed-income assets. These developments were enough to strengthen the currency despite of the flight to harder assets that typically occur with geopolitical tensions.
2026-04-21
Brazilian Real Holds Near 5 per USD
The Brazilian real is trading around 4.98 per dollar, retreating to levels seen in mid-April. This upward pressure on the USD/BRL pair is driven by a global strengthening of the greenback (DXY at 98.16) following Israel's attack on Iran, which has triggered widespread risk aversion. Simultaneously, crude oil prices have surged 4.6% to $87.75 due to potential supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Although Brazil is a net oil exporter, the "flight to quality" sentiment currently prevails; the dollar's strength and geopolitical uncertainty are neutralizing the benefits of higher commodity prices. Consequently, the Brazilian currency remains volatile as it tests key technical resistance levels.
2026-04-20
Brazilian Real Two Years High
The Brazilian real rose 0.21% to 4.9 per USD, reaching its strongest level in two years. This move is driven by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a major breakthrough that has sparked global optimism and caused the US dollar to drop (DXY -0.29%). The currency has extended its rally seen since late March, as the fall in the dollar effectively offsets the pressure from an 12% collapse in oil prices.
2026-04-17