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Brazilian Real / US Dollar (PTAX)

Daily USD/BRL PTAX closing rate (BCB reference "venda" quote, SGS series 1). The benchmark for BRL trade and contract settlement.

The Brazilian Real / US Dollar (PTAX) is currently 4.97, last updated .

4.97
1W -0.22%1M -5.23%3M -5.61%
Updated 2d ago
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Emerging markets amplify every dollar and rate cycle. Central banks in Brazil, Mexico, and Turkey have typically led the Fed by months, cutting or hiking before the U.S. does. FX volatility vs the dollar is the dominant driver of EM equity and debt returns, so tracking local rates, inflation, and currency together is essential for separating idiosyncratic stress from generic dollar strength.

Updated 2d ago

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DateValueChange
Apr 17, 20264.97-0.62%
Apr 16, 20265+0.16%
Apr 15, 20264.99+0.24%
Apr 14, 20264.98-0.87%
Apr 13, 20265.02+0.03%
Apr 10, 20265.02-1.16%
Apr 9, 20265.08-0.15%
Apr 8, 20265.09-1.41%
Apr 7, 20265.16+0.18%
Apr 6, 20265.15-0.24%
Apr 2, 20265.17+0.09%
Apr 1, 20265.16-1.13%
Mar 31, 20265.22-0.30%
Mar 30, 20265.24-0.04%
Mar 27, 20265.24+0.13%
Mar 26, 20265.23+0.06%
Mar 25, 20265.23-0.62%
Mar 24, 20265.26+0.30%
Mar 23, 20265.24-0.68%
Mar 20, 20265.28+0.41%
Mar 19, 20265.26+0.91%
Mar 18, 20265.21+0.17%
Mar 17, 20265.2-1.19%
Mar 16, 20265.26—

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Frequently Asked Questions

▶What is Brazilian Real / US Dollar (PTAX)?
Daily USD/BRL PTAX closing rate (BCB reference "venda" quote, SGS series 1). The benchmark for BRL trade and contract settlement.
▶How does Brazilian Real / US Dollar (PTAX) relate to latin america fx?
Brazilian Real / US Dollar (PTAX) is part of the Latin America FX category. Emerging markets amplify every dollar and rate cycle. Central banks in Brazil, Mexico, and Turkey have typically led the Fed by months, cutting or hiking before the U.S. does. FX volatility vs the dollar is the dominant driver of EM equity and debt returns, so tracking local rates, inflation, and currency together is essential for separating idiosyncratic stress from generic dollar strength.
▶How often is Brazilian Real / US Dollar (PTAX) updated?
Brazilian Real / US Dollar (PTAX) is updated once per day after market close. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source Brazilian Real / US Dollar (PTAX) data?
Convex sources Brazilian Real / US Dollar (PTAX) data from official government and market data providers. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
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The Brazilian Real / US Dollar (PTAX) page includes an interactive chart with selectable time ranges (1 month to 5 years), percentage changes over multiple timeframes, a table of recent readings, AI-generated analysis, and links to related metrics and comparisons.
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