USD/BRL shows how many Brazilian reais one US dollar buys, a key rate for trade, investment, and tourism between the United States and Brazil.
The curve shows the change in one unit of USD expressed in BRL. An upward slope means the base currency is strengthening relative to the quote currency; a downward slope indicates the opposite.
Use the 7-day, 30-day or 1-year periods to distinguish a short movement from a more lasting trend.
Volatility can reflect central-bank announcements, economic data, trade flows or risk sentiment. A chart is not a forecast: it describes the observations available for the selected period.
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USD/BRL is the exchange rate that expresses how many Brazilian reais (BRL) are needed to purchase one US dollar (USD). As a directed pair, it is used by importers, exporters, investors, and travelers who need to convert dollars into reais. When the USD appreciates against the BRL, each dollar buys more reais, making US goods cheaper for Brazilian buyers but increasing the cost of Brazilian exports to the US.
The pair is driven by the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB). Interest rate differentials between the two central banks influence capital flows: higher US rates tend to strengthen the dollar, while higher Brazilian rates can attract carry trade inflows to the real. Inflation differentials, economic growth, and commodity prices—especially iron ore, soybeans, and oil—also affect the real. Brazil's trade surplus, tourism flows, and political risk sentiment play significant roles, as does global risk appetite, which often drives capital toward or away from emerging-market currencies like the real.
Over recent years, USD/BRL has experienced notable volatility. From 2021 to 2023, the pair saw wide swings due to the pandemic recovery, aggressive Fed tightening, and political uncertainty in Brazil. In 2024 and 2025, the real faced pressure from fiscal concerns and global risk aversion, while the dollar remained strong. The pair's trajectory has been shaped by these structural factors rather than a single trend, and future movements will depend on evolving policy and economic conditions in both countries.
This analysis is provided for information only and is neither a forecast nor financial advice.
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| Date UTC | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5,08809996 | +0.30% | |
| 5,07270002 | -0.04% | |
| 5,07469988 | +0% | |
| 5,07469988 | -0.07% | |
| 5,0781002 | -0.96% | |
| 5,12709999 | -0.19% | |
| 5,13710022 | +0.27% | |
| 5,12302589 | +0.80% |
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