2026 USD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.5185 BRL

YEARLY LOW

4.9539 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.1680 BRL

2026 USD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the USD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.5185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 4.9539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5646 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3445 to the December average rate of 5.1231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.5185 was down 12.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.3015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,593 BRL

2025 Average 27,970 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 24,770 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,823.00 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.3746

5.0137

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

USD to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.1680, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1680

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3323 BRL (High: 5.5185 / Low: 5.1862). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0810 BRL (High: 5.0739 / Low: 4.9929).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3323

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5.3445) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.0395), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6949 (-11.51%).

2026 Avg (January) 5.3445

2025 Avg (January) 6.0395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.5185	5.1862	5.3445
February	5.2729	5.1245	5.2028
March	5.3309	5.1306	5.2455
April	5.1606	4.9539	5.0438
May	5.0739	4.9929	5.0484
June	5.1945	5.0310	5.1231