BRL vs JPY
1 BRL = 29.535 JPY
ECB reference rate of 2026-10-29 (published business days ~16:00 CET) · Mid-market rate, bank spreads and fees not included
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
BRL / JPY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 30.149 2026-09-29 | 29.535 | -2.03% | 28.174 2026-10-26 | 31.818 2026-10-06 | |
| 3 Months | 31.968 2026-07-29 | 29.535 | -7.61% | 28.174 2026-10-26 | 31.968 2026-07-29 | |
| 6 Months | 32.052 2026-04-29 | 29.535 | -7.85% | 28.174 2026-10-26 | 32.234 2026-07-23 | |
| 1 Year | 28.459 2025-10-29 | 29.535 | +3.78% | 27.925 2025-12-23 | 32.234 2026-07-23 | |
| 3 Years | 30.139 2023-10-27 | 29.535 | -2.00% | 23.867 2025-04-09 | 32.234 2026-07-23 | |
| 5 Years | 20.186 2021-10-29 | 29.535 | +46.31% | 19.843 2021-12-17 | 32.234 2026-07-23 | |
| 10 Years | 33.036 2016-10-28 | 29.535 | -10.60% | 18.039 2020-10-29 | 37.328 2017-02-16 |
Then, Now, Low and High are daily ECB reference rates (one observation per business day, not intraday highs or lows); Then is the last business day on or before the start of the period. Trend lines plot daily (1 month), weekly (3 months–1 year) or monthly (3–10 years) observations, always keeping the first and last. Missing days are left out, not estimated. Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 BRL in JPY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 BRL equals 29.535 JPY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the BRL to JPY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 29.535 JPY per 1 BRL. The ECB publishes once per business day around 16:00 CET, so the rate does not change over weekends or holidays.
Where does CurrencyVersus get its BRL/JPY data?
CurrencyVersus sources all exchange rate data from the Frankfurter API, which provides European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates. The ECB publishes these once per business day, around 16:00 CET; they are not live market quotes. Gold and silver prices come separately from gold-api.com and update more often than the daily ECB reference rates.
Can I view historical BRL to JPY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical BRL/JPY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About BRL / JPY
BRL — Brazilian Real
The Brazilian Real is the official currency of Brazil, one of South America's major economies. It was introduced in 1994 as part of an economic stabilization plan that successfully curbed hyperinflation.
JPY — Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen is one of the world's major traded and reserve currencies. It is often treated as a safe-haven currency that investors turn to during times of global uncertainty.
Key Factors Affecting BRL/JPY
BRL Drivers
- Brazilian interest rate (Selic rate) decisions
- Commodity prices, especially soybeans and iron ore
- Political stability and fiscal policy
- Global emerging market sentiment
JPY Drivers
- Bank of Japan monetary policy decisions
- Japan's trade balance and export data
- Global risk appetite and safe-haven flows
- USD/JPY carry trade dynamics
💡 Did You Know? — BRL
Before the Real was introduced in 1994, Brazil went through a long series of currency changes over the preceding decades as it battled chronic high inflation.
💡 Did You Know? — JPY
The yen has no smaller unit in everyday circulation — there is no equivalent of cents or pence.
Economy Overview
Brazil
Brazil has a diverse economy with strong agricultural exports (soybeans, coffee, beef), significant oil reserves, and a growing services sector. The Central Bank of Brazil sets monetary policy.
Japan
Japan is one of the world's major economies and an exporter of automobiles, electronics, and machinery. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates exceptionally low for a long period, and its policy decisions are closely watched by currency markets.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22