US Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate 5.12 for 

US Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate came in at 5.12 (Brazilian Reals to One U.S. Dollar) for Sep 4 2026, up 0.30% from 5.11 the prior day and 6.27% below its level of 5.46 one year ago. The series has averaged 4.55 since 2015, reaching a record high of 6.2 in December 2024 and a record low of 2.9 in April 2015.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), St. Louis Fed

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Historical Data

September 4, 20265.12
September 3, 20265.11
September 2, 20265.11
September 1, 20265.14
August 31, 20265.18
August 28, 20265.22
August 27, 20265.17
August 26, 20265.16
August 25, 20265.15
August 24, 20265.15
August 21, 20265.15
August 20, 20265.18
August 19, 20265.17
August 18, 20265.2
August 17, 20265.19
August 14, 20265.24
August 13, 20265.19
August 12, 20265.16
August 11, 20265.16
August 10, 20265.1
December 4, 20205.16
December 3, 20205.12
December 2, 20205.24
December 1, 20205.26
November 30, 20205.38
November 25, 20205.32
November 24, 20205.39
November 23, 20205.44
November 20, 20205.37
November 19, 20205.31
November 18, 20205.31
November 17, 20205.34
November 16, 20205.4
November 13, 20205.5
November 12, 20205.41
November 10, 20205.37
November 9, 20205.37
November 6, 20205.46
November 5, 20205.57
November 4, 20205.65

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 5.12 (Brazilian Reals to One U.S. Dollar) as of September 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 2.9 (April 2015).

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).

Basic info
Brazilian Reals to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate
RegionUnited States
FrequencyDaily
Last updatedSeptember 8, 2026
Seasonal adjustmentNot Seasonally Adjusted
UnitBrazilian Reals to One U.S. Dollar

Stats
Last Value5.12
Latest PeriodSep 4 2026
Last UpdatedSeptember 8 2026, 03:16
Value Previous Day5.11
Change From Previous Day0.30%
Value 1 Year Ago5.46
Change From Year Ago-6.27%
Average Growth Rate4.46%/yr
Record High (Dec 2024)6.2
Record Low (Apr 2015)2.9
Long-Term Average4.55
FrequencyDaily
AdjustmentNot Seasonally Adjusted
UnitBrazilian Reals to One U.S. Dollar

Annual Averages
20265.14
20255.59
20245.39
20234.99
20225.16
20215.4
20205.16
20193.94
20183.65
20173.19
20163.48
20153.46

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