The best USD to BRL rate is 4.8712, and is the current mid-market exchange rate. We help you compare US dollar to Brazilian real rates and costs to this live market rate.
In this Dollar to real (USD/BRL) rate guide:
USD to BRL 
Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare US dollar (USD) to Brazilian real (BRL) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The below Rate Comparison Table makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on Dollar to real currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.
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US dollar (USD) to Brazilian real (BRL) market data - latest interbank mid-rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
| Date | USD/BRL | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
14 Nov 2023 | 4.8660 | 0.1% ▲ | 2 Week |
30 Aug 2023 | 4.8899 | 0.4% ▼ | 3 Month |
28 Nov 2022 | 5.3662 | 9.2% ▼ | 1 Year |
29 Nov 2018 | 3.8526 | 26.4% ▲ | 5 Year |
30 Nov 2013 | 2.3331 | 108.8% ▲ | 10 Year |
03 Dec 2003 | 2.9302 | 66.3% ▲ | 20 Year |
According to recent forecasts from FX analysts, the US Dollar (USD) has been supported by a cautious market mood and expectations of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. This has led to a strong rebound in demand for the USD, driven by safe-haven flows.
Read our full USD to BRL forecasts analysis
There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting US dollar to Brazilian real:
Generally speaking, if you are buying Brazilian real with US dollar, then it's better for the USD/BRL exchange rate to be higher.
However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).
The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.
Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.
It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.
It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.
To help with this you can add USD/BRL to your personalised BER Smart Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.
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Read our Currency guide to Brazil - a practical currency and money guide to travel, living and doing business in Brazil with the Brazilian real.
| United States (USD) | Brazil (BRL) |
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