BRL vs USD
1 BRL = 0.18686 USD
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 / USD| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 0.19188 2026-09-29 | 0.18686 | -2.62% | 0.17894 2026-10-26 | 0.20126 2026-10-06 | |
| 3 Months | 0.19530 2026-07-29 | 0.18686 | -4.32% | 0.17894 2026-10-26 | 0.20126 2026-10-06 | |
| 6 Months | 0.20059 2026-04-29 | 0.18686 | -6.84% | 0.17894 2026-10-26 | 0.20400 2026-05-11 | |
| 1 Year | 0.18701 2025-10-29 | 0.18686 | -0.08% | 0.17894 2026-10-26 | 0.20400 2026-05-11 | |
| 3 Years | 0.20097 2023-10-27 | 0.18686 | -7.02% | 0.15910 2024-12-19 | 0.20708 2023-12-27 | |
| 5 Years | 0.17725 2021-10-29 | 0.18686 | +5.42% | 0.15910 2024-12-19 | 0.21771 2022-04-05 | |
| 10 Years | 0.31348 2016-10-28 | 0.18686 | -40.39% | 0.15910 2024-12-19 | 0.32875 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 USD?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 BRL equals 0.1869 USD. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the BRL to USD exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 0.1869 USD 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/USD 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 USD exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical BRL/USD exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About BRL / USD
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.
USD — US Dollar
The United States Dollar is widely used in international trade, finance and central bank reserves. Commodities such as gold and oil are priced in dollars, and many cross-border loans and bonds are denominated in dollars.
Key Factors Affecting BRL/USD
BRL Drivers
- Brazilian interest rate (Selic rate) decisions
- Commodity prices, especially soybeans and iron ore
- Political stability and fiscal policy
- Global emerging market sentiment
USD Drivers
- Federal Reserve interest rate decisions
- US employment and inflation data
- Global risk sentiment and safe-haven demand
- US trade balance and fiscal policy
💡 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? — USD
Several countries outside the United States use the US dollar as their own official currency, and many others keep their currency pegged to it — a practice known as dollarization.
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.
United States
The United States is one of the world's major economies, with large and liquid financial markets. The Federal Reserve (Fed) manages monetary policy, and its interest rate decisions have a significant impact on the dollar's value globally.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22