US Dollar to Brazilian Real exchange rate

As of 2026-07-08, 1 US Dollar equals 5.1689 Brazilian Real at the mid-market exchange rate. This is the fairest reference rate — the midpoint between what buyers and sellers are paying on global currency markets.

Brazil's Real is sensitive to commodity prices, domestic politics, and US monetary policy. USD/BRL is among the most volatile major emerging-market pairs.

US Dollar (USD, $): The US Dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded currency on global foreign-exchange markets. It is the official currency of the United States.

Brazilian Real (BRL, R$): The Brazilian Real is a major emerging-market currency sensitive to commodity prices and domestic interest rates. It is used in Brazil.

Exchange rates respond to interest-rate decisions by central banks such as Federal Reserve and Banco Central do Brasil, inflation data, trade balances, and geopolitical events.

For USD/BRL specifically, shifts in capital flows between the United States and Brazil, changes in commodity prices, and differences in economic growth rates all contribute to daily rate movements.

Over the past 30 days, USD/BRL traded between 5.0633 and 5.2227, with the pair losing 0.07% overall. The current rate of 5.1689 sits above the 30-day midpoint of 5.1430.

Historical context helps you judge whether today's rate is relatively strong or weak, but past performance does not predict future movements. Always compare the rate you are offered against the mid-market figure shown here.

Banks and card providers typically add a 1–4% margin on top of the mid-market rate shown on this page, plus fixed transfer fees. Before exchanging USD for BRL, compare the final amount you will receive — not just the headline rate.

For larger amounts, specialist money-transfer services often beat bank rates. For travel, prepaid multi-currency cards or local ATMs may offer competitive rates depending on your bank's foreign-transaction fees.