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Brazilian Real to US Dollar

1 BRL = 0.2001 USD

1 USD = 4.9976 BRL

Reference rate for · Updated every business day after central banks publish their reference rates.

1 day+0.17%
1 week+2.37%
1 month+2.12%
1 year+7.86%

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Reference rate, before any bank or card margin.

BRL to USD conversion table

BRL → USD
BRLUSD
0.2001
1.0005
2.0010
10.005
20.010
100.05
200.10
1,000.48
2,000.96
USD → BRL
USDBRL
4.9976
24.988
49.976
249.88
499.76
2,498.80
4,997.60
24,988
49,976

BRL/USD in numbers

30-day high0.2001on October 7, 2026
30-day low0.1918on October 4, 2026
90-day high0.2001on October 7, 2026
90-day low0.1918on October 4, 2026
One year ago0.1855on October 12, 2025 · +7.86%

Monthly average rates

MonthAverage USD per 1 BRL
November 20250.1872
December 20250.1833
January 20260.1868
February 20260.1920
March 20260.1912
April 20260.1983
May 20260.2006
June 20260.1952
July 20260.1954
August 20260.1943
September 20260.1946
October 20260.1968

Questions about BRL to USD

What is the BRL to USD exchange rate today?

On October 12, 2026 the reference rate is 1 BRL = 0.2001 USD, which means 1 USD = 4.9976 BRL.

How much is 100 BRL in USD?

100 BRL is about 20.01 USD at today's reference rate. Banks and card networks add their own margin, so the amount you actually receive will differ slightly.

Is this the rate my bank or card will give me?

No. This is the central bank reference rate, the midpoint between buying and selling. Banks, exchange offices and card networks apply their own rate plus fees, so use this number as the benchmark to see how much you pay on top.

How often is the BRL/USD rate updated?

Once per business day, after the central banks publish their reference rates (the European Central Bank around 16:00 CET). There is no fixing on weekends and holidays, so those days carry the last published rate.

How has BRL/USD changed over the past year?

One year ago 1 BRL was 0.1855 USD. Today it is 0.2001 USD, a change of +7.86%.

Where does this data come from?

From central bank reference rates, aggregated by the open-source Frankfurter project. WaveRate republishes them for information only; they are not a quote to buy or sell currency.

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