Brazil Real Effective Exchange Rate Index (REER): 15 Group Currency: CPI data was reported at 131.040 Jun1994=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 130.850 Jun1994=100 for Feb 2025. Brazil Real Effective Exchange Rate Index (REER): 15 Group Currency: CPI data is updated monthly, averaging 99.870 Jun1994=100 from Jan 1988 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 447 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 171.030 Jun1994=100 in Oct 2002 and a record low of 66.320 Jun1994=100 in Mar 1990. Brazil Real Effective Exchange Rate Index (REER): 15 Group Currency: CPI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.MG004: Real Effective Exchange Rate Index.

Brazil FX Rate: Banco Central Do Brasil: US Dollar: Offer data was reported at 5.334 USD/BRL in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.384 USD/BRL for Oct 2025. Brazil FX Rate: Banco Central Do Brasil: US Dollar: Offer data is updated monthly, averaging 1.781 USD/BRL from Jul 1994 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 377 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.192 USD/BRL in Dec 2024 and a record low of 0.842 USD/BRL in Jan 1995. Brazil FX Rate: Banco Central Do Brasil: US Dollar: Offer data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.MG: Foreign Exchange Rate: Central Bank of Brazil.

The benchmark interest rate in Brazil was last recorded at 15 percent. This dataset provides - Brazil Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Prices for GBPBRL British Pound Sterling Brazilian Real including live quotes, historical charts and news. GBPBRL British Pound Sterling Brazilian Real was last updated by Trading Economics this December 1 of 2025.

Monthly and long-term Brazil Reserves data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

FocusEconomics' economic data is provided by official state statistical reporting agencies as well as our global network of leading banks, think tanks and consultancies. Our datasets provide not only historical data, but also Consensus Forecasts and individual forecasts from the aformentioned global network of economic analysts. This includes the latest forecasts as well as historical forecasts going back to 2010. Our global network consists of over 1000 world-renowned economic analysts from which we calculate our Consensus Forecasts. In this specific dataset you will find economic data for Brazil Exchange Rate.

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Foreign Exchange Market Size 2025-2029

The foreign exchange market size is valued to increase by USD 582 billion, at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2024 to 2029. Growing urbanization and digitalization will drive the foreign exchange market.

Major Market Trends & Insights

Europe dominated the market and accounted for a 47% growth during the forecast period.
By Type - Reporting dealers segment was valued at USD 278.60 billion in 2023
By Trade Finance Instruments - Currency swaps segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023

Market Size & Forecast

Market Opportunities: USD 118.14 billion
Market Future Opportunities: USD 582.00 billion
CAGR from 2024 to 2029 : 10.6%

Market Summary

The market, a dynamic and intricate web of financial transactions, plays a pivotal role in facilitating global trade and economic interactions. Its primary function is to enable the conversion of one currency into another, thereby mitigating the risk of currency fluctuations for businesses and investors. Key drivers of this market include growing urbanization and digitalization, which have expanded trading opportunities to a 24x7 global economy. However, the uncertainty of future exchange rates poses a significant challenge, necessitating effective risk management strategies. The market's evolution reflects the increasing interconnectedness of the global economy. Transactions occur in a decentralized, over-the-counter system, with major trading centers in London, New York, and Tokyo.
Participants include commercial banks, investment banks, hedge funds, and individual investors, all seeking to capitalize on price differences between currencies. Trends shaping the market include the increasing use of automation and artificial intelligence to analyze market data and execute trades. Regulatory changes, such as the introduction of stricter capital requirements, also impact the market's functioning. Looking ahead, the market is expected to remain a vital component of the global financial landscape, with continued growth driven by increased trade and economic interdependence. However, challenges, such as regulatory changes and geopolitical risks, will necessitate adaptability and innovation from market participants.

What will be the Size of the Foreign Exchange Market during the forecast period?

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How is the Foreign Exchange Market Segmented ?

The foreign exchange industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Type

  Reporting dealers
  Financial institutions
  Non-financial customers


Trade Finance Instruments

  Currency swaps
  Outright forward and FX swaps
  FX options


Trading Platforms

  Electronic Trading
  Over-the-Counter (OTC)
  Mobile Trading


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  Europe

    Germany
    Switzerland
    UK


  Middle East and Africa

    UAE


  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan


  South America

    Brazil


  Rest of World (ROW)

By Type Insights

The reporting dealers segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The market, a dynamic and ever-evolving financial landscape, is characterized by constant activity and intricate patterns. Participants engage in various trading strategies, employing advanced tools such as stop-loss and take-profit orders on forex trading platforms. Real-time data feeds and order book dynamics facilitate trade execution speed, while market microstructure and slippage minimization techniques ensure efficient transactions. Currency correlation analysis and transaction cost analysis are integral to informed decision-making, with backtesting methodologies providing valuable insights. Currency forwards contracts, position sizing techniques, and forex derivatives pricing are essential components of risk management systems. Carry trade strategies, hedging strategies, and interest rate parity are popular tactics employed by market participants.

Algorithmic trading strategies, driven by options pricing models and trading algorithms' efficiency, significantly influence price discovery mechanisms. High-frequency trading and volatility modeling contribute to the market's liquidity risk management, while foreign exchange swaps and currency option valuation help manage risk. The market's complexities necessitate sophisticated risk management systems and intricate order routing optimization. Global payments systems facilitate the smooth transfer of funds, and liquidity risk management remains a critical concern for market participants. According to recent studies, The market is estimated to account for approximately USD6 trillion in daily trading volume, und

Money Supply M2 in Brazil increased to 7191386 BRL Million in October from 7163931 BRL Million in September of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The statistic shows the growth in real GDP in Brazil from between 2020 and 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, Brazil’s real gross domestic product increased by 3.4 percent compared to the previous year.Brazilian growth and civic unrestGDP is a reliable tool used to indicate the shape of a national economy. It is one of the most well-known and well-understood measurements of the state of a country. Gross domestic product, or GDP, is the total market value of all final services and goods that have been produced in a country within a given period of time, usually a year.Brazil has undergone a huge economic transformation in the course of the last decade and is now one of the fastest growing economies on the planet. It belongs to the BRIC club of countries, an acronym that refers to the countries Brazil, Russia, India and China, a group of countries which are considered to be at a relatively similar stage of new and advancing economic development. Economic reforms in Brazil have given the country a boost on the international stage, which has helped it to gain significantly in recognition and influence around the world.The domestic product growth rate in Brazil is progressing throughout the years. After a minor blip in 2009, when a short recession saw the rate of growth moving slightly backwards, the economy has picked itself up and fought back with an increase of an impressive 7.53 percent in 2010. Despite the rapid growth and the perceived increase in Brazilian domestic prosperity, the gap between rich and poor remains distinct. The lower class manifested themselves in the numerous protests that erupted across the South American state in the summer of 2013. For days, hundreds of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets to protest the increase of public transport fares, but the demonstrations evolved into a more general protest against increasing social inequalities among the Brazilian population, despite increased prosperity.

Key information about Brazil Real Effective Exchange Rate

• Brazil Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER: 2005=100: Month Avg: Brazil) was 87.9 in Sep 2025, compared with the number of 86.0 in the previous month.
• Brazil Real Effective Exchange Rate data is updated monthly and averaged 165.2 from Jan 1988 to Sep 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 165.2 in Mar 1990 and a record low of 64.1 in Oct 2002.

CEIC generates Real Effective Exchange Rate Index with base 2005=100. CEIC recalculates Real Effective Exchange Rate Index to measure competitiveness of a basket of other currencies to BRL. The Central Bank of Brazil provides Real Effective Exchange Rate Index with base June 1994=100 which measures competitiveness of BRL against a basket of other currencies. Broad CPI is used as a deflator. An increase in REER indicates reduced competitiveness for the reporting economy.