Exchange Rate
5.18170
Daily Change
-0.0108 -0.21%
Monthly
0.61%
Yearly
-3.04%
Q3 Forecast
5.17996
Brazilian Real - Summary

The Brazilian real strengthened slightly to 5.12 per US dollar in September following the release of stronger-than-expected mid-month inflation. Brazil’s mid-month headline inflation rose to 4.47% year over year in September from 4.24% previously, exceeding the 4.30% market consensus. Persistent inflationary pressures could reduce prospects for the continuation of the Selic easing cycle. The 12-month rate is back above the upper bound of the BCB’s target range. The BCB cut its policy rate by 25 bps to 13.75% at its September meeting and left its next steps open, while Copom’s minutes were more hawkish than expected. Abroad, oil prices fell, easing some energy-related pressures, although the external environment remained challenging as global yields rose above recent historical levels before halting their rally on the oil pullback. The US Fed raised its federal funds target rate at its latest meeting. The narrowing interest-rate differential remains a factor supporting the dollar.

Brazilian Real - Stats

The USD/BRL exchange rate fell to 5.1804 on September 25, 2026, down 0.23% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has weakened 0.58%, but it's up by 3.06% 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 September 27 of 2026.

Brazilian Real - Forecast

The USD/BRL exchange rate fell to 5.1804 on September 25, 2026, down 0.23% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has weakened 0.58%, but it's up by 3.06% over the last 12 months. The Brazilian Real is expected to trade at 5.18 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 4.99 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
USDBRL 5.1817 -0.0108 -0.21% -3.04% Sep/25
EURBRL 5.9026 -0.0067 -0.11% -5.64% Sep/25
GBPBRL 6.8633 -0.0007 -0.01% -4.06% Sep/25
AUDBRL 3.6404 -0.0007 -0.02% 3.80% Sep/25
NZDBRL 2.9341 -0.0064 -0.22% -4.62% Sep/25
BRLJPY 30.2836 -0.3113 -1.02% 8.39% Sep/25
BRLCNY 1.2973 0.0040 0.31% -2.58% Sep/25
BRLCHF 0.1599 0.0004 0.27% 7.17% Sep/25
BRLCAD 0.2729 0.0006 0.22% 4.99% Sep/25
BRLMXN 3.4114 -0.0022 -0.07% -0.99% Sep/25
BRLINR 18.4890 0.0035 0.02% 11.73% Sep/25
BRLARS 292.7443 0.0507 0.02% 17.23% Sep/25
BRLCZK 4.1194 -0.0107 -0.26% 5.96% Sep/25
BRLDKK 1.2640 -0.0010 -0.08% 5.95% Sep/25
BRLHUF 61.6376 -0.3570 -0.58% -1.50% Sep/25
BRLIDR 3,450.0751 -13.7670 -0.40% 10.38% Sep/25
BRLKRW 261.0212 -2.1930 -0.83% -0.63% Sep/25
BRLMYR 0.7846 -0.0021 -0.27% -0.16% Sep/25
BRLRUB 16.2457 -0.1286 -0.79% 3.81% Sep/25
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Brazil Inflation Rate 4.22 4.44 percent Aug 2026
United States Inflation Rate 3.40 3.40 percent Aug 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 4.00 3.75 percent Sep 2026
Brazil Interest Rate 13.75 14.00 percent Sep 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.10 4.10 percent Aug 2026
Brazil Unemployment Rate 5.30 5.40 percent Jul 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
5.18 5.19 6.75 0.01 1992 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
Brazilian Real Strengthens Following Inflation Data
The Brazilian real strengthened slightly to 5.12 per US dollar in September following the release of stronger-than-expected mid-month inflation. Brazil’s mid-month headline inflation rose to 4.47% year over year in September from 4.24% previously, exceeding the 4.30% market consensus. Persistent inflationary pressures could reduce prospects for the continuation of the Selic easing cycle. The 12-month rate is back above the upper bound of the BCB’s target range. The BCB cut its policy rate by 25 bps to 13.75% at its September meeting and left its next steps open, while Copom’s minutes were more hawkish than expected. Abroad, oil prices fell, easing some energy-related pressures, although the external environment remained challenging as global yields rose above recent historical levels before halting their rally on the oil pullback. The US Fed raised its federal funds target rate at its latest meeting. The narrowing interest-rate differential remains a factor supporting the dollar.
2026-09-25
Brazilian Real Steady After Selic Cut
The Brazilian real traded near R$5.15 per US dollar in September, little changed after the BCB cut the Selic rate by 25 basis points to 13.75%. The BCB left its next steps open, saying that the current environment of uncertainty calls for composure and caution in the conduct of monetary policy. It was the final monetary policy meeting before the presidential election in October. The decision was announced after the US Federal Reserve raised its federal funds target rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%. The narrowing interest-rate differential is a factor supporting the dollar, although it had already been priced into markets, with both rate decisions coming in line with expectations. Meanwhile, gains by Flávio Bolsonaro in recent presidential election polls have supported the real, as markets view Bolsonaro as fiscally restrictive, while elevated domestic yields and weak business activity continue to weigh on the economic outlook.
2026-09-17
Brazilian Real Strengthens on Lower Inflation
The Brazilian real strengthened slightly to around 5.08 per US dollar in September, reaching a more than one-month high following lower-than-expected inflation data. Brazil’s annual inflation rate eased to 4.22% in August 2026 from 4.44% in July, slightly below forecasts of 4.27% and moving further within the central bank’s target range of 1.50%-4.50%. With the Selic elevated, upward pressure on real returns on bonds is increasing the attractiveness of fixed-income market to foreign investors seeking yield. Also, lower inflation reduces the country’s risk premium, boosting foreign investor confidence. However, the data raised bets that the BCB will cut the Selic by at next week’s Copom meeting. This would narrow the rate differential, as bets on a Fed rate hike remain high following US CPI coming largely in line with forecasts. Meanwhile, gains by Flávio Bolsonaro in recent presidential election polls have supported the real, as markets view Bolsonaro as fiscally restrictive.
2026-09-11