Exchange Rate
5.22230
Daily Change
0.0182 0.35%
Monthly
2.55%
Yearly
-3.31%
Q3 Forecast
5.19230
Brazilian Real - Summary

The Brazilian real weakened to 5.21 per USD, reaching its weakest level in more than a month in mid-August as investors continued to reduce their exposure to Brazilian assets. The market is pricing in uncertainty over the next government and its economic agenda. The perception that the next government will struggle to implement a consistent fiscal adjustment is beginning to translate into a higher risk premium in asset prices. Concerns are increasing as elections approach and foreign capital outflows accelerate. Banks and brokerages have also reduced their exposure to the real, unwinding currency positions in favor of other emerging-market currencies. The move intensified following a more pessimistic view of the local market from JPMorgan. The bank downgraded its recommendation on Brazilian assets from overweight to neutral, citing the Selic easing cycle, the electoral outlook and deteriorating credit conditions.

Brazilian Real - Stats

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.2136 on August 14, 2026, up 0.18% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has weakened 2.38%, but it's up by 3.47% 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 August 16 of 2026.

Brazilian Real - Forecast

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.2136 on August 14, 2026, up 0.18% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has weakened 2.38%, but it's up by 3.47% over the last 12 months. The Brazilian Real is expected to trade at 5.19 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 5.03 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
USDBRL 5.2223 0.0182 0.35% -3.31% Aug/14
EURBRL 6.0348 0.0354 0.59% -4.36% Aug/14
GBPBRL 7.0560 0.0377 0.54% -3.71% Aug/14
AUDBRL 3.6933 0.0196 0.53% 4.96% Aug/14
NZDBRL 3.0718 0.0274 0.90% -3.94% Aug/14
BRLJPY 30.5350 -0.1131 -0.37% 11.98% Aug/14
BRLCNY 1.2924 -0.0037 -0.28% -2.52% Aug/14
BRLCHF 0.1559 -0.0005 -0.34% 4.53% Aug/14
BRLCAD 0.2659 -0.0018 -0.67% 4.25% Aug/14
BRLMXN 3.2577 -0.0145 -0.44% -6.16% Aug/14
BRLINR 18.4227 0.0910 0.50% 13.78% Aug/14
BRLARS 287.8623 1.2142 0.42% 20.07% Aug/14
BRLCZK 4.0436 0.0064 0.16% 4.20% Aug/14
BRLDKK 1.2487 0.0027 0.21% 5.57% Aug/14
BRLHUF 60.6518 0.1039 0.17% -3.14% Aug/14
BRLIDR 3,437.3432 3.5122 0.10% 15.08% Aug/14
BRLKRW 272.7008 0.0850 0.03% 6.34% Aug/14
BRLMYR 0.7887 0.0035 0.45% 1.41% Aug/14
BRLRUB 16.2113 0.2479 1.55% 10.09% Aug/14
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Brazil Inflation Rate 4.44 4.64 percent Jul 2026
United States Inflation Rate 3.40 3.50 percent Jul 2026
Brazil Interest Rate 14.00 14.25 percent Aug 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Jul 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.10 4.20 percent Jul 2026
Brazil Unemployment Rate 5.40 5.60 percent Jun 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
5.21 5.20 6.75 0.01 1992 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
Brazilian Real Weakens to One-Month Low
The Brazilian real weakened to 5.21 per USD, reaching its weakest level in more than a month in mid-August as investors continued to reduce their exposure to Brazilian assets. The market is pricing in uncertainty over the next government and its economic agenda. The perception that the next government will struggle to implement a consistent fiscal adjustment is beginning to translate into a higher risk premium in asset prices. Concerns are increasing as elections approach and foreign capital outflows accelerate. Banks and brokerages have also reduced their exposure to the real, unwinding currency positions in favor of other emerging-market currencies. The move intensified following a more pessimistic view of the local market from JPMorgan. The bank downgraded its recommendation on Brazilian assets from overweight to neutral, citing the Selic easing cycle, the electoral outlook and deteriorating credit conditions.
2026-08-14
Brazilian Real Gains After BCB Signals Caution
The Brazilian real strengthened to 5.10 per USD from the three-week low of 5.145 reached on August 4th after the Copom signaled a cautious approach to further rate cuts. The BCB lowered the Selic rate by a widely expected 25 basis points to 14.0%, its lowest level since March 2025. However, policymakers stressed that the pace and extent of further easing will depend on incoming economic data and the inflation outlook. The committee also highlighted heightened global uncertainty stemming from conflicts in the Middle East and uncertainty over monetary policy in advanced economies, calling for caution among emerging markets. The decision came one week after the Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged at a target 3.50%-3.75%, preserving a wide interest rate differential that continues to support the real.
2026-08-06
Brazilian Real Gains as Fed Holds Rates
The Brazilian real strengthened to 5.12 per USD from the two-week low of 5.14 reached on July 27 after the Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged. The decision weakened the US dollar, as roughly one-third of the market had been positioned for a rate hike. Meanwhile, Brazil created a net 145,161 formal jobs in June, well above market expectations of 115,000, reinforcing the resilience of the labor market and supporting expectations of a more hawkish BCB. Brazil's high interest rates have continued to support the real by boosting the appeal of local assets, as persistent inflation risks and concerns over fiscal deficits have kept the Selic at elevated levels. In June, the BCB lowered the Selic rate from 14.50% to 14.25% but stressed that the resilience of the labor market continues to fuel services inflation. The Copom will meet on August 4-5th to decide the next level of the Selic.
2026-07-29