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USD to BRL Exchange Rates & Currency Deals

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Understanding the Table:

The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.

To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.

 
 
   

USD to BRL Market Data

US dollar (USD) to Brazilian real (BRL) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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1 USD = 5.5258 BRL
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USD to BRL at 5.5185 is 2.0% above its 3-month average of 5.4082, having traded in a relatively stable 6.1% range from 5.2722 to 5.5921
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Is the USD to BRL Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?

Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the US dollar against the Brazilian real is to review how the USD/BRL rate has changed over time.

The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to BRL exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:

DateUSD/BRLChangePeriod
19 Dec 2025
5.5432
0.4% 2 Week
04 Oct 2025
5.3368
3.4% 3 Month
02 Jan 2025
6.1525
10.3% 1 Year
03 Jan 2021
5.2023
6.1% 5 Year
05 Jan 2016
4.0186
37.4% 10 Year
07 Jan 2006
2.2862
141.5% 20 Year
USD/BRL historic rates & change to 02-Jan-2026

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The USD/BRL exchange rate is bearish, currently at 5.5185, 2% above its three-month avg. Analysts note factors like potential Fed rate cuts and rising commodity prices that may weaken the USD. Expect volatility as Brazil's Central Bank plans to lower interest rates by late 2026

 

USD to BRL Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?

To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much US dollar are worth in Brazilian real across a range of amounts.

This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :

USD BRL
$ 1 R$ 5.5258
$ 5 R$ 27.63
$ 10 R$ 55.26
$ 20 R$ 110.52
$ 50 R$ 276.29
$ 100 R$ 552.58
$ 250 R$ 1,381
$ 500 R$ 2,763
$ 1,000 R$ 5,526
$ 2,000 R$ 11,052
$ 5,000 R$ 27,629
$ 10,000 R$ 55,258
$ 20,000 R$ 110,516
$ 50,000 R$ 276,290
$ 100,000 R$ 552,580
USD BRL
$ 0.1810 R$ 1
$ 0.9050 R$ 5
$ 1.8100 R$ 10
$ 3.6200 R$ 20
$ 9.0500 R$ 50
$ 18.10 R$ 100
$ 45.25 R$ 250
$ 90.50 R$ 500
$ 181.00 R$ 1,000
$ 362.00 R$ 2,000
$ 905.00 R$ 5,000
$ 1,810 R$ 10,000
$ 3,620 R$ 20,000
$ 9,050 R$ 50,000
$ 18,100 R$ 100,000

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*Converted at the current USD-BRL interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

 
 

What is the best Send Money conversion rate for USD to BRL?

The best USD to BRL exchange rate is 5.4899 from Wise. This is -0.65% compared to the mid-market rate 5.5258.

As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare US dollar (USD) to Brazilian real (BRL) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

The above Dollar to Real comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-BRL mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers. 

How do USD-BRL rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full USD to BRL - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to BRL exchange rate is Wise at 5.4899, -0.65% from the latest mid-market rate 5.5258.

The next best is Western Union at 5.4374, -1.6% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 5.139 at -7% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 5.1224 at -7.3% and the Citibank rate is 5.3766 at -2.7% compared to the mid-rate 5.5258.

It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.

 

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