Historical US Dollar to Brazilian Real exchange rates for the full year 2018
| Date | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2018 | 3.8812 | +0.064% |
| December 28, 2018 | 3.8787 | -1.468% |
| December 27, 2018 | 3.9365 | +0.832% |
| December 24, 2018 | 3.9040 | +1.046% |
| December 21, 2018 | 3.8636 | +0.377% |
| December 20, 2018 | 3.8491 | -1.384% |
| December 19, 2018 | 3.9031 | +0.090% |
| December 18, 2018 | 3.8996 | -0.291% |
| December 17, 2018 | 3.9110 | +0.015% |
| December 14, 2018 | 3.9104 | +0.867% |
| December 13, 2018 | 3.8768 | +0.240% |
| December 12, 2018 | 3.8675 | -0.920% |
| December 11, 2018 | 3.9034 | +0.162% |
| December 10, 2018 | 3.8971 | -0.100% |
| December 7, 2018 | 3.9010 | -0.202% |
| December 6, 2018 | 3.9089 | +1.577% |
| December 5, 2018 | 3.8482 | +0.601% |
| December 4, 2018 | 3.8252 | -0.047% |
| December 3, 2018 | 3.8270 | -0.850% |
| November 30, 2018 | 3.8598 | +0.192% |
| November 29, 2018 | 3.8524 | -0.249% |
| November 28, 2018 | 3.8620 | -0.597% |
| November 27, 2018 | 3.8852 | +0.776% |
| November 26, 2018 | 3.8553 | +1.298% |
| November 23, 2018 | 3.8059 | +0.071% |
| November 22, 2018 | 3.8032 | +0.298% |
| November 21, 2018 | 3.7919 | +0.905% |
| November 20, 2018 | 3.7579 | +0.080% |
| November 19, 2018 | 3.7549 | -0.146% |
| November 16, 2018 | 3.7604 | -0.611% |
| November 15, 2018 | 3.7835 | -0.379% |
| November 14, 2018 | 3.7979 | +0.681% |
| November 13, 2018 | 3.7722 | +0.656% |
| November 12, 2018 | 3.7476 | -0.045% |
| November 9, 2018 | 3.7493 | +0.493% |
| November 8, 2018 | 3.7309 | -0.475% |
| November 7, 2018 | 3.7487 | +0.016% |
| November 6, 2018 | 3.7481 | +0.858% |
| November 5, 2018 | 3.7162 | +0.527% |
| November 2, 2018 | 3.6967 | +0.092% |
| November 1, 2018 | 3.6933 | -0.340% |
| October 31, 2018 | 3.7059 | -0.328% |
| October 30, 2018 | 3.7181 | +2.631% |
| October 29, 2018 | 3.6228 | -2.432% |
| October 26, 2018 | 3.7131 | +0.075% |
| October 25, 2018 | 3.7103 | +0.138% |
| October 24, 2018 | 3.7052 | +0.273% |
| October 23, 2018 | 3.6951 | -0.278% |
| October 22, 2018 | 3.7054 | +0.328% |
| October 19, 2018 | 3.6933 | +0.089% |
| October 18, 2018 | 3.6900 | -1.263% |
| October 17, 2018 | 3.7372 | +0.665% |
| October 16, 2018 | 3.7125 | -1.158% |
| October 15, 2018 | 3.7560 | -0.714% |
| October 12, 2018 | 3.7830 | +1.198% |
| October 11, 2018 | 3.7382 | +0.225% |
| October 10, 2018 | 3.7298 | -1.072% |
| October 9, 2018 | 3.7702 | +0.421% |
| October 8, 2018 | 3.7544 | -2.303% |
| October 5, 2018 | 3.8429 | -2.027% |
| October 4, 2018 | 3.9224 | +1.249% |
| October 3, 2018 | 3.8740 | -2.793% |
| October 2, 2018 | 3.9853 | -1.312% |
| October 1, 2018 | 4.0383 | +0.455% |
| September 28, 2018 | 4.0200 | -0.483% |
| September 27, 2018 | 4.0395 | -1.196% |
| September 26, 2018 | 4.0884 | -0.789% |
| September 25, 2018 | 4.1209 | +1.450% |
| September 24, 2018 | 4.0620 | -0.324% |
| September 21, 2018 | 4.0752 | -0.885% |
| September 20, 2018 | 4.1116 | -1.261% |
| September 19, 2018 | 4.1641 | +0.468% |
| September 18, 2018 | 4.1447 | -1.164% |
| September 17, 2018 | 4.1935 | +0.198% |
| September 14, 2018 | 4.1852 | +0.868% |
| September 13, 2018 | 4.1492 | +0.438% |
| September 12, 2018 | 4.1311 | -0.412% |
| September 11, 2018 | 4.1482 | +1.834% |
| September 10, 2018 | 4.0735 | +0.347% |
| September 7, 2018 | 4.0594 | -1.442% |
| September 6, 2018 | 4.1188 | -1.365% |
| September 5, 2018 | 4.1758 | -0.160% |
| September 4, 2018 | 4.1825 | +1.453% |
| September 3, 2018 | 4.1226 | -1.149% |
| August 31, 2018 | 4.1705 | +1.120% |
| August 30, 2018 | 4.1243 | -0.746% |
| August 29, 2018 | 4.1553 | +1.564% |
| August 28, 2018 | 4.0913 | -0.024% |
| August 27, 2018 | 4.0923 | +0.098% |
| August 24, 2018 | 4.0883 | +0.772% |
| August 23, 2018 | 4.0570 | +0.456% |
| August 22, 2018 | 4.0386 | +1.818% |
| August 21, 2018 | 3.9665 | +1.070% |
| August 20, 2018 | 3.9245 | -0.661% |
| August 17, 2018 | 3.9506 | +1.560% |
| August 16, 2018 | 3.8899 | -0.512% |
| August 15, 2018 | 3.9099 | +1.026% |
| August 14, 2018 | 3.8702 | -0.947% |
| August 13, 2018 | 3.9072 | +1.952% |
| August 10, 2018 | 3.8324 | +1.116% |
| August 9, 2018 | 3.7901 | +0.897% |
| August 8, 2018 | 3.7564 | +1.232% |
| August 7, 2018 | 3.7107 | +0.105% |
| August 6, 2018 | 3.7068 | -1.012% |
| August 3, 2018 | 3.7447 | -0.921% |
| August 2, 2018 | 3.7795 | +0.401% |
| August 1, 2018 | 3.7644 | +0.825% |
| July 31, 2018 | 3.7336 | +0.669% |
| July 30, 2018 | 3.7088 | -0.821% |
| July 27, 2018 | 3.7395 | +0.665% |
| July 26, 2018 | 3.7148 | -0.260% |
| July 25, 2018 | 3.7245 | -1.325% |
| July 24, 2018 | 3.7745 | -0.225% |
| July 23, 2018 | 3.7830 | -0.487% |
| July 20, 2018 | 3.8015 | -1.833% |
| July 19, 2018 | 3.8725 | +0.355% |
| July 18, 2018 | 3.8588 | -0.235% |
| July 17, 2018 | 3.8679 | +0.535% |
| July 16, 2018 | 3.8473 | -1.275% |
| July 13, 2018 | 3.8970 | +0.849% |
| July 12, 2018 | 3.8642 | +0.943% |
| July 11, 2018 | 3.8281 | -1.482% |
| July 10, 2018 | 3.8857 | +0.536% |
| July 9, 2018 | 3.8650 | -2.087% |
| July 6, 2018 | 3.9474 | +1.536% |
| July 5, 2018 | 3.8877 | -0.187% |
| July 4, 2018 | 3.8950 | +0.013% |
| July 3, 2018 | 3.8945 | +0.224% |
| July 2, 2018 | 3.8858 | +0.946% |
| June 29, 2018 | 3.8494 | -0.522% |
| June 28, 2018 | 3.8696 | +1.805% |
| June 27, 2018 | 3.8010 | +0.713% |
| June 26, 2018 | 3.7741 | +0.260% |
| June 25, 2018 | 3.7643 | +0.526% |
| June 22, 2018 | 3.7446 | -0.832% |
| June 21, 2018 | 3.7760 | +1.030% |
| June 20, 2018 | 3.7375 | -0.983% |
| June 19, 2018 | 3.7746 | +0.833% |
| June 18, 2018 | 3.7434 | -0.806% |
| June 15, 2018 | 3.7738 | +2.205% |
| June 14, 2018 | 3.6924 | -0.343% |
| June 13, 2018 | 3.7051 | +0.154% |
| June 12, 2018 | 3.6994 | -0.653% |
| June 11, 2018 | 3.7237 | -3.059% |
| June 8, 2018 | 3.8412 | -0.888% |
| June 7, 2018 | 3.8756 | +1.498% |
| June 6, 2018 | 3.8184 | +1.488% |
| June 5, 2018 | 3.7624 | +0.607% |
| June 4, 2018 | 3.7397 | -0.096% |
| June 1, 2018 | 3.7433 | +0.383% |
| May 31, 2018 | 3.7290 | +0.612% |
| May 30, 2018 | 3.7063 | -1.331% |
| May 29, 2018 | 3.7563 | +1.827% |
| May 28, 2018 | 3.6889 | +1.207% |
| May 25, 2018 | 3.6449 | -0.110% |
| May 24, 2018 | 3.6489 | -0.740% |
| May 23, 2018 | 3.6761 | +0.432% |
| May 22, 2018 | 3.6603 | -1.539% |
| May 21, 2018 | 3.7175 | -0.081% |
| May 18, 2018 | 3.7205 | +1.464% |
| May 17, 2018 | 3.6668 | -0.196% |
| May 16, 2018 | 3.6740 | +0.503% |
| May 15, 2018 | 3.6556 | +2.089% |
| May 14, 2018 | 3.5808 | +0.581% |
| May 11, 2018 | 3.5601 | -0.417% |
| May 10, 2018 | 3.5750 | +0.039% |
| May 9, 2018 | 3.5736 | +0.438% |
| May 8, 2018 | 3.5580 | +0.440% |
| May 7, 2018 | 3.5424 | -0.110% |
| May 4, 2018 | 3.5463 | +0.379% |
| May 3, 2018 | 3.5329 | +0.298% |
| May 2, 2018 | 3.5224 | +1.466% |
| April 30, 2018 | 3.4715 | -0.216% |
| April 27, 2018 | 3.4790 | +0.026% |
| April 26, 2018 | 3.4781 | -0.759% |
| April 25, 2018 | 3.5047 | +1.706% |
| April 24, 2018 | 3.4459 | +0.452% |
| April 23, 2018 | 3.4304 | +0.793% |
| April 20, 2018 | 3.4034 | +0.514% |
| April 19, 2018 | 3.3860 | -0.242% |
| April 18, 2018 | 3.3942 | -0.513% |
| April 17, 2018 | 3.4117 | -0.231% |
| April 16, 2018 | 3.4196 | +0.334% |
| April 13, 2018 | 3.4082 | +1.248% |
| April 12, 2018 | 3.3662 | -1.527% |
| April 11, 2018 | 3.4184 | +0.464% |
| April 10, 2018 | 3.4026 | +0.904% |
| April 9, 2018 | 3.3721 | +0.348% |
| April 6, 2018 | 3.3604 | +1.846% |
| April 5, 2018 | 3.2995 | -1.964% |
| April 4, 2018 | 3.3656 | +1.674% |
| April 3, 2018 | 3.3102 | -0.373% |
| March 29, 2018 | 3.3226 | -0.171% |
| March 28, 2018 | 3.3283 | +0.341% |
| March 27, 2018 | 3.3170 | +0.576% |
| March 26, 2018 | 3.2980 | -0.021% |
| March 23, 2018 | 3.2987 | -0.097% |
| March 22, 2018 | 3.3019 | +0.036% |
| March 21, 2018 | 3.3007 | +0.270% |
| March 20, 2018 | 3.2918 | -0.118% |
| March 19, 2018 | 3.2957 | +0.188% |
| March 16, 2018 | 3.2895 | +0.043% |
| March 15, 2018 | 3.2881 | +1.060% |
| March 14, 2018 | 3.2536 | +0.327% |
| March 13, 2018 | 3.2430 | -0.479% |
| March 12, 2018 | 3.2586 | -0.120% |
| March 9, 2018 | 3.2625 | +0.651% |
| March 8, 2018 | 3.2414 | +0.384% |
| March 7, 2018 | 3.2290 | +0.370% |
| March 6, 2018 | 3.2171 | -1.255% |
| March 5, 2018 | 3.2580 | +0.040% |
| March 2, 2018 | 3.2567 | -0.257% |
| March 1, 2018 | 3.2651 | +0.669% |
| February 28, 2018 | 3.2434 | +0.167% |
| February 27, 2018 | 3.2380 | +0.090% |
| February 26, 2018 | 3.2351 | -0.216% |
| February 23, 2018 | 3.2421 | -0.868% |
| February 22, 2018 | 3.2705 | +0.464% |
| February 21, 2018 | 3.2554 | +0.145% |
| February 20, 2018 | 3.2507 | +0.535% |
| February 19, 2018 | 3.2334 | -0.031% |
| February 16, 2018 | 3.2344 | +0.382% |
| February 15, 2018 | 3.2221 | -1.822% |
| February 14, 2018 | 3.2819 | -0.410% |
| February 13, 2018 | 3.2954 | -0.009% |
| February 12, 2018 | 3.2957 | +0.506% |
| February 9, 2018 | 3.2791 | +0.355% |
| February 8, 2018 | 3.2675 | +0.610% |
| February 7, 2018 | 3.2477 | -0.843% |
| February 6, 2018 | 3.2753 | +1.421% |
| February 5, 2018 | 3.2294 | +0.871% |
| February 2, 2018 | 3.2015 | +1.013% |
| February 1, 2018 | 3.1694 | +0.288% |
| January 31, 2018 | 3.1603 | -0.066% |
| January 30, 2018 | 3.1624 | -0.158% |
| January 29, 2018 | 3.1674 | +0.616% |
| January 26, 2018 | 3.1480 | -0.016% |
| January 25, 2018 | 3.1485 | -1.387% |
| January 24, 2018 | 3.1928 | -0.872% |
| January 23, 2018 | 3.2209 | +0.864% |
| January 22, 2018 | 3.1933 | -0.452% |
| January 19, 2018 | 3.2078 | -0.187% |
| January 18, 2018 | 3.2138 | -0.708% |
| January 17, 2018 | 3.2367 | +0.716% |
| January 16, 2018 | 3.2137 | +0.554% |
| January 15, 2018 | 3.1960 | -0.433% |
| January 12, 2018 | 3.2099 | -0.733% |
| January 11, 2018 | 3.2336 | -0.449% |
| January 10, 2018 | 3.2482 | +0.483% |
| January 9, 2018 | 3.2326 | -0.311% |
| January 8, 2018 | 3.2427 | +0.003% |
| January 5, 2018 | 3.2426 | +0.158% |
| January 4, 2018 | 3.2375 | -0.794% |
| January 3, 2018 | 3.2634 | -0.333% |
| January 2, 2018 | 3.2743 | -1.159% |
| December 29, 2017 | 3.3127 | — |
The USD/BRL exchange rate averaged 3.6545 in 2018, trading between a low of 3.1480 and a high of 4.1935,a range of 33.2% over the year. The rate rose by 17.16% over the full year, from 3.3127 at the opening of 2018 to 3.8812 at year-end.
Q1 (2018): January through March averaged 3.2460, a -2.01% move from the 2018 opening rate of 3.3127.
Q2 (2018): April through June averaged 3.6119, up 11.27% from Q1.
Q3 (2018): July through September averaged 3.9544, a +9.48% change from Q2.
Q4 (2018): October through December averaged 3.8058, closing the year at 3.8812, a 17.16% gain for USD against BRL from the 2018 open.
Annualized volatility for USD/BRL in 2018 was 14.7%, calculated as the annualized standard deviation of daily log returns across 256 trading days. For reference, major currency pairs average 5–10% annualized volatility in calm years and 12–20% during significant policy or market disruptions. Volatility above 10% generally indicates conditions where hedging currency exposure was material for businesses and travelers with significant USD/BRL exposure.
| Month | Avg Rate | High | Low | vs Prior Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2112 | 3.2743 | 3.1480 | — |
| February | 3.2484 | 3.2957 | 3.1694 | +1.16% |
| March | 3.2770 | 3.3283 | 3.2171 | +0.88% |
| April | 3.4064 | 3.5047 | 3.2995 | +3.95% |
| May | 3.6335 | 3.7563 | 3.5224 | +6.67% |
| June | 3.7719 | 3.8756 | 3.6924 | +3.81% |
| July | 3.8308 | 3.9474 | 3.7088 | +1.56% |
| August | 3.9270 | 4.1705 | 3.7068 | +2.51% |
| September | 4.1183 | 4.1935 | 4.0200 | +4.87% |
| October | 3.7654 | 4.0383 | 3.6228 | -8.57% |
| November | 3.7806 | 3.8852 | 3.6933 | +0.40% |
| December | 3.8838 | 3.9365 | 3.8252 | +2.73% |
What was the USD to BRL exchange rate in 2018?
The USD/BRL rate averaged 3.6545 in 2018, ranging from a low of 3.1480 to a high of 4.1935.
What was the highest USD/BRL rate in 2018?
The highest USD to BRL rate recorded in 2018 was 4.1935. The lowest was 3.1480.
How much did the USD/BRL rate change in 2018?
The USD/BRL rate rose by 17.16% in 2018, from 3.3127 to 3.8812.
What was the USD/BRL annual trading range in 2018?
The USD/BRL pair traded in a range of 3.1480 to 4.1935 in 2018,a spread of 33.2% between the year's low and high.
Was 2018 a good year to exchange USD to BRL?
The USD/BRL rate rose 17.16% over 2018, closing at 3.8812. For those converting USD to BRL, the year-end rate was more favorable than the start of year. Historical data like this can provide useful context when planning future currency exchanges.
Where can I find USD/BRL rates for other years?
LiveRates.io provides complete daily historical rates for USD/BRL going back to 2000. Use the year navigation above to view adjacent years, or visit the main USD to BRL page for current rates, a 30-day chart, and links to all available historical years.