BRL vs USD
🇺🇸1 BRL = 0.20 USD
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
BRL / USD| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About BRL / USD
🇧🇷 BRL — Brazilian Real
The Brazilian Real is the official currency of Brazil, the largest economy in South America. It was introduced in 1994 as part of an economic stabilization plan that successfully curbed hyperinflation.
🇺🇸 USD — US Dollar
The United States Dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market. It serves as the standard unit of currency in international markets for commodities such as gold and oil.
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 had changed its currency eight times in less than a century due to chronic hyperinflation.
💡 Did You Know? — USD
About 60% of all foreign exchange reserves held by central banks worldwide are denominated in US dollars.
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 US has the largest economy in the world by nominal GDP. The Federal Reserve (Fed) manages monetary policy, and its interest rate decisions have a significant impact on the dollar's value globally.