US Dollar Price Today

What is USD/BRL?

It's the commercial exchange rate — the price one US dollar fetches in Brazilian reals as quoted between banks. It's the reference number used for international invoices, large transfers, and most economic news.

Commercial vs. tourism rate

Casas de câmbio (currency exchange shops) and bank-card foreign-spend transactions usually charge a tourism rate that's 3-5% above the commercial rate, plus a federal IOF tax. This widget shows only the commercial rate — for travel cost estimates, add roughly 7-9% to plan conservatively.

Why does the dollar change?

USD/BRL moves on Brazilian fiscal news, US Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions, commodity prices (Brazil exports a lot of soy, iron ore, oil), and global risk appetite. The chart helps spot multi-day trends versus single-event spikes.

What moves the real against the dollar

The dollar is the world's main reserve currency, so its price in reals reflects both what is happening in Brazil and what is happening globally. A few forces show up again and again:

• Interest rate differences. When Brazil's benchmark rate (the Selic) is high compared with US rates, carry-trade investors tend to bring money into reals. When that gap narrows, the flow can reverse.
• Fiscal and political news. Doubts about public spending, debt or reforms usually weaken the real, because investors demand a higher premium to hold Brazilian assets.
• Global risk mood. In moments of global stress, money tends to move toward the dollar and away from emerging-market currencies like the real, even when nothing changed in Brazil.
• Trade flows. Strong export seasons bring dollars into the country, while heavy imports and profit remittances send them out.

No single factor explains a given day. That's why it helps to look at the chart over several windows instead of reacting to one number.

How to use the converter and chart

The converter works in both directions. Type an amount in the dollar field to see the value in reals, or type in the real field to see how many dollars that buys. The result uses the latest commercial rate shown at the top.

Below it, the chart shows how the rate moved over the window you pick, from 7 days to 1 year. Short windows help you see recent swings; longer ones show whether the dollar is in a broader uptrend or downtrend against the real.

Keep in mind that the price you actually pay depends on where you buy: banks, exchange shops, digital accounts and card networks each apply their own spread and fees on top of the commercial rate. Comparing a few options before a large purchase can make a real difference.

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Frequently asked questions about the US dollar price

What is the dollar price today in reals?

The current USD/BRL commercial rate appears at the top of this page and refreshes every 60 seconds. It's the interbank reference rate, which is the number most news outlets quote.

Why is the dollar I pay different from the rate on this page?

This page shows the commercial rate. When you buy dollars for travel or spend with a card abroad, banks and exchange shops apply a spread and taxes on top of it, so the final price is higher.

What is the difference between the commercial and tourism dollar?

The commercial dollar is used between banks and in foreign trade. The tourism dollar is what exchange shops and card issuers charge individuals buying cash or spending abroad, and it is always higher because it includes their margin and costs.

Where does the exchange rate data come from?

The rate and the historical chart come from AwesomeAPI, a free Brazilian aggregator of currency quotes. The figures are for reference and may differ slightly from the rate at your bank.

Is it a good time to buy dollars?

No one can reliably predict short-term exchange rate moves. If you need dollars for a trip or a payment, buying in smaller amounts over time can reduce the impact of a single bad day.