US Dollar to Brazilian Real — BCB PTAX official rate
BCB PTAX official USD/BRL rate for October 15, 2026: 5.0518. A year of daily history, the last 30 days, highs, lows and conversion examples.
An official rate, not an exchange price.
USD/BRL
Download data (CSV)The last 30 days
Rate on a date| Date | Rate (BRL) | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0518 | +0.0080 | +0.16% | |
| 5.0438 | +0.0345 | +0.69% | |
| 5.0093 | +0.0204 | +0.41% | |
| 4.9889 | -0.0227 | -0.45% | |
| 5.0116 | +0.0184 | +0.37% | |
| 4.9932 | +0.0237 | +0.48% | |
| 4.9695 | -0.0161 | -0.32% | |
| 4.9856 | -0.2379 | -4.55% | |
| 5.2235 | +0.0159 | +0.31% | |
| 5.2076 | +0.0270 | +0.52% | |
| 5.1806 | -0.0395 | -0.76% | |
| 5.2201 | +0.0072 | +0.14% | |
| 5.2129 | +0.0141 | +0.27% | |
| 5.1988 | +0.0196 | +0.38% | |
| 5.1792 | +0.0381 | +0.74% | |
| 5.1411 | +0.0253 | +0.49% | |
| 5.1158 | +0.0044 | +0.09% | |
| 5.1114 | -0.0458 | -0.89% | |
| 5.1572 | +0.0054 | +0.1% | |
| 5.1518 | -0.0006 | -0.01% | |
| 5.1524 | — | — |
What moves USD/BRL
- Interest rates
Central banks’ rate decisions change how attractive a currency is to hold.
- Inflation and economic data
Inflation, growth and employment shape expectations for both currencies.
- Trade and capital flows
Exports, imports and investment move money between the two economies.
- Market sentiment
Global risk appetite and the demand for safe-haven currencies.
- 30-day high
- 5.2235Oct 2, 2026
- 30-day low
- 4.9695Oct 6, 2026
- 1-year high
- 5.5736Dec 29, 2025
- 1-year low
- 4.8970May 11, 2026
- Change over 7 days
- +0.8%
- Change over 30 days
- -1.88%
Data sources
- BCB PTAXBanco Central do Brasil
- Fed H.10Federal Reserve H.10
USD/BRL from each central bank
Central banks fix their rates at different times of day and from different markets, so their values differ slightly.
- BCB PTAX
- Fed H.10
Frequently asked questions
Which source is used for USD/BRL?
The official rate published by Banco Central do Brasil. The page shows the rate for October 15, 2026, the date it applies to.
How is the official rate different from a bank’s exchange rate?
The official rate is a reference value. Banks and exchange offices quote their own buy and sell rates around it, with their spread and fees.
How often is the rate updated?
Banco Central do Brasil publishes on its working days. When a new rate appears, this page shows it after its next update.