Dollar to Brazilian Real
The USD/BRL exchange rate today shows how many Brazilian Reais one US Dollar buys.
| Pair | USD/BRL |
|---|---|
| Inverse | 1 BRL = 0.199633 USD |
| Daily move | 0.00% |
| Last updated | 2026/04/12 13:15 |
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USD/BRL summary today
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USD/BRL analysis
The Dollar to Brazilian Real rate is unchanged against the US Dollar today. The live quote on this page is 1 USD = 5.009204 BRL, while the inverse is 1 BRL = 0.199633 USD.
Use the direct quote when converting a US Dollar amount into Brazilian Reais. Use the inverse quote when pricing a Brazilian Real amount back into US Dollars.
What can move USD/BRL?
Important drivers include US interest-rate expectations, local monetary policy, inflation, trade balances, commodity exposure, risk sentiment and market liquidity. Thinly traded currencies can show wider spreads than major pairs such as EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD and AUD.
Brazilian Real information
| Name | Brazilian Real |
|---|---|
| Plural | Brazilian Reals |
| Public code | BRL |
| Symbol | R$ |
| Units | 1 R$ = 100 centavo |
| Banknotes | R$2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 |
| Coins or smaller units | 5, 10, 25, 50 centavo, R$1 |
| Central bank / issuer | Banco Central do Brasil (Central Bank of Brazil) |
| Issuer website | www.bcb.gov.br |
| Countries or markets | 1 country: Brazil (capital: Brazil, big cities: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Brazil, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba) |
| Population / market scope | 210 million |