Last updated: Nov 5, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC
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Local Purchasing Power
R$5.36 ≈
- 1.1 cups of coffee in São Paulo ☕
- 1.2 metro rides in São Paulo 🚇
- 0.4 cocktails of caipirinha in São Paulo 🍹
30-Day Trend
USD to BRL is 0.090% stronger than 30 days ago
7-Day Trend
Exchange rate movement over the past week
Understanding USD to BRL Exchange Rates
The US Dollar (USD) to Brazilian Real (BRL) exchange rate reflects the relationship between the world's reserve currency and one of the largest emerging market economies. USD/BRL is heavily influenced by commodity prices (soybeans, iron ore, oil are Brazil's top exports), Brazilian Central Bank monetary policy, political developments in Brazil, US Federal Reserve policy decisions, and global risk appetite for emerging market assets. When commodity prices rise or Brazil's political climate stabilizes, the real typically strengthens, while US interest rate hikes or global risk aversion often push the dollar higher against the BRL.