US Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate 5.22 for
US Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate came in at 5.22 (Brazilian Reals to One U.S. Dollar) for Oct 2 2026, down 0.20% from 5.23 the prior day and 2.68% below its level of 5.37 one year ago. The series has averaged 2.98 since 1996, reaching a record high of 6.2 in December 2024 and a record low of 0.9781 in February 1996.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | 5.22 |
| October 1, 2026 | 5.23 |
| September 30, 2026 | 5.18 |
| September 29, 2026 | 5.23 |
| September 28, 2026 | 5.22 |
| September 25, 2026 | 5.19 |
| September 24, 2026 | 5.2 |
| September 23, 2026 | 5.15 |
| September 22, 2026 | 5.11 |
| September 21, 2026 | 5.11 |
| September 18, 2026 | 5.16 |
| September 17, 2026 | 5.15 |
| September 16, 2026 | 5.14 |
| September 15, 2026 | 5.15 |
| September 14, 2026 | 5.15 |
| September 11, 2026 | 5.1 |
| September 10, 2026 | 5.1 |
| September 9, 2026 | 5.1 |
| September 8, 2026 | 5.08 |
| September 4, 2026 | 5.12 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2011 | 1.6115 |
| May 17, 2011 | 1.6335 |
| May 16, 2011 | 1.6266 |
| May 13, 2011 | 1.6382 |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.6192 |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.619 |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.6069 |
| May 9, 2011 | 1.621 |
| May 6, 2011 | 1.6037 |
| May 5, 2011 | 1.6172 |
| May 4, 2011 | 1.603 |
| May 3, 2011 | 1.5835 |
| May 2, 2011 | 1.5745 |
| April 29, 2011 | 1.567 |
| April 28, 2011 | 1.587 |
| April 27, 2011 | 1.5685 |
| April 26, 2011 | 1.5636 |
| April 25, 2011 | 1.5701 |
| April 22, 2011 | 1.566 |
| April 21, 2011 | 1.5635 |
About US Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate
What it measures
The Brazilian reals per US dollar exchange rate (FRED series DEXBZUS) measures how many reals one dollar purchases, using the noon buying rate in New York certified by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The daily series begins in 1995, shortly after the Plano Real currency reform that ended the era of Brazilian hyperinflation.
Why it matters
The real is a bellwether for commodity-exporting emerging markets: it strengthens with iron ore, soybean, and oil booms and weakens when Chinese demand or global risk appetite fades. Brazil historically high policy rates make the real a major carry trade currency, and its swings materially affect dollar-based returns on Brazilian assets and inflation dynamics inside Brazil.
How to read it
A rising number means real depreciation. The currency has cycled widely, from below 1.6 per dollar during the 2011 commodity boom to above 5.5 in stress periods, reflecting both external shocks and domestic fiscal or political uncertainty. Interpret moves jointly with commodity indexes and Brazilian policy rate decisions, since carry and terms of trade drive most sustained trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current US Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate?
US Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate is 5.22 (Brazilian Reals to One U.S. Dollar) as of October 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of US Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate?
The highest value on record is 6.2 (December 2024) and the lowest is 0.9781 (February 1996).
How often is US Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate updated?
US Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate is published on a daily basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 5.22 |
| Latest Period | Oct 2 2026 |
| Last Updated | October 5 2026, 03:16 |
| Value Previous Day | 5.23 |
| Change From Previous Day | -0.20% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 5.37 |
| Change From Year Ago | -2.68% |
| Average Growth Rate | 5.62%/yr |
| Record High (Dec 2024) | 6.2 |
| Record Low (Feb 1996) | 0.9781 |
| Long-Term Average | 2.98 |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Adjustment | Not Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Brazilian Reals to One U.S. Dollar |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 5.15 |
| 2025 | 5.59 |
| 2024 | 5.39 |
| 2023 | 4.99 |
| 2022 | 5.16 |
| 2021 | 5.4 |
| 2020 | 5.16 |
| 2019 | 3.94 |
| 2018 | 3.65 |
| 2017 | 3.19 |
| 2016 | 3.48 |
| 2015 | 3.34 |
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