The Brazilian real stabilized around 5.24 per US dollar on Thursday as higher than expected domestic inflation offset a strengthening greenback fueled by hawkish Federal Reserve bets. Mid-month IPCA-15 data showed a 0.44% rise in March exceeding market forecasts and reinforcing expectations that the Central Bank of Brazil will maintain a restrictive Selic rate to combat persistent price pressures in food and personal expenses. While the 12-month inflation rate eased to 3.90% it remains above the 3.0% target prompting a recalibration of local interest rates. These domestic factors collided with a resurgent US dollar as investors weighed the end of a strike pause and Iran’s rejection of a US peace proposal which kept energy-driven inflation risks at the forefront of global markets. Consequently the real remains under pressure from a broader flight to safety and rising Treasury yields despite the support from a hawkish local rate trajectory.

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.2411 on March 27, 2026, up 0.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has weakened 1.34%, 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 29 of 2026.

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.2411 on March 27, 2026, up 0.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has weakened 1.34%, but it's up by 9.02% over the last 12 months. The Brazilian Real is expected to trade at 5.25 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 5.05 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
USDBRL 5.2549 0.0155 0.30% -8.78% Mar/27
EURBRL 6.0278 -0.0120 -0.20% -2.88% Mar/27
GBPBRL 6.9465 -0.0380 -0.54% -6.64% Mar/27
AUDBRL 3.5962 -0.0122 -0.34% -0.71% Mar/27
NZDBRL 3.0080 -0.0099 -0.33% -8.65% Mar/27
BRLJPY 30.5736 0.0713 0.23% 16.31% Mar/27
BRLCNY 1.3205 -0.0004 -0.03% 4.40% Mar/27
BRLCHF 0.1525 0.0008 0.51% -0.60% Mar/27
BRLCAD 0.2651 0.0006 0.22% 6.51% Mar/27
BRLMXN 3.4525 0.0286 0.83% -2.29% Mar/27
BRLINR 18.1016 0.1194 0.66% 21.41% Mar/27
BRLARS 261.1786 0.1083 0.04% 40.06% Mar/27
BRLCZK 4.0654 0.0078 0.19% 1.09% Mar/27
BRLDKK 1.2387 0.0015 0.12% 3.04% Mar/27
BRLHUF 64.5691 0.3666 0.57% -0.16% Mar/27
BRLIDR 3,241.8862 11.1728 0.35% 12.30% Mar/27
BRLKRW 288.0661 0.2583 0.09% 12.95% Mar/27
BRLMYR 0.7654 0.0031 0.40% -0.76% Mar/27
BRLRUB 15.5040 -0.0273 -0.18% 5.44% Mar/27
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 2.40 2.40 percent Feb 2026
Brazil Inflation Rate 3.81 4.44 percent Feb 2026
Brazil Interest Rate 14.75 15.00 percent Mar 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Mar 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.30 percent Feb 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
5.24 5.24 6.75 0.01 1992 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
Brazilian Real Stabilizes Around 5.24
The Brazilian real stabilized around 5.24 per US dollar on Thursday as higher than expected domestic inflation offset a strengthening greenback fueled by hawkish Federal Reserve bets. Mid-month IPCA-15 data showed a 0.44% rise in March exceeding market forecasts and reinforcing expectations that the Central Bank of Brazil will maintain a restrictive Selic rate to combat persistent price pressures in food and personal expenses. While the 12-month inflation rate eased to 3.90% it remains above the 3.0% target prompting a recalibration of local interest rates. These domestic factors collided with a resurgent US dollar as investors weighed the end of a strike pause and Iran’s rejection of a US peace proposal which kept energy-driven inflation risks at the forefront of global markets. Consequently the real remains under pressure from a broader flight to safety and rising Treasury yields despite the support from a hawkish local rate trajectory.
2026-03-26
Brazilian Real Rebounds Sharply
The Brazilian real surged toward 5.22 per US dollar after President Donald Trump's decision to postpone strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure triggered a sharp reversal in global risk sentiment. This recovery followed a period of intense pressure where the currency weakened toward 5.3 as investors reacted to record Treasury interventions and soaring oil prices. Domestic markets are also navigating a leadership transition with the swearing-in of Dario Durigan as Finance Minister who pledged to maintain fiscal continuity following Fernando Haddad's departure. Despite this relief the outlook for interest rates has turned increasingly hawkish with year-end 2026 Selic expectations rising to 12.5% as persistent price pressures weigh on the Central Bank's easing cycle.
2026-03-23
Brazilian Real Tumbles Amid Record Intervention
The Brazilian real weakened toward 5.3 per US dollar as investors reacted to escalating Middle East tensions and record interventions by the National Treasury. The Brazilian currency faced renewed pressure as the Treasury conducted buybacks totaling 49.1 billion reais to stabilize local rates amid a shrinking liquidity cushion. This domestic volatility is compounded by a hawkish Federal Reserve and a surge in Brent crude to mid-2022 highs following reports that the US is considering a takeover of Kharg Island to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the Central Bank of Brazil starting a cautious easing cycle by reducing the Selic rate to a less-than-expected 14.75% in March meeting, the real's momentum is limited by a rebound in the US dollar. Traders remain focused on the Treasury's ability to manage debt maturities through 2027 as the cash buffer dropped to 6.77 months of coverage in January.
2026-03-20