Convert Brazilian Real to Euro
BRL to EUR Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Brazilian Real (BRL) = 0.1681 Euro (EUR) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 BRL converts to roughly 16.81 EUR, and $1,000 BRL converts to about 168.11 EUR. The BRL/EUR rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day BRL/EUR context
Over the past 90 days, BRL/EUR has traded between 0.1670 and 0.1741. The current rate of 0.1681 sits roughly 16% through that range — near the lower end, meaning Euro has been stronger than typical against Brazilian Real recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Brazilian Real has held roughly flat (+0.39%) against Euro.
BRL/EUR Price History
Interactive BRL/EUR exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About Brazilian Real (BRL)
The Brazilian Real (BRL) is the official currency of Brazil, the largest economy in South America. Introduced in 1994 under the Plano Real to end hyperinflation, BRL has since become one of the most-traded emerging-market currencies, known for its high yields and sharp reactions to commodity prices.
- •Introduced in July 1994 to end hyperinflation that had peaked near 2,500% annually
- •Brazil's central bank (BCB) targets 3% CPI inflation with a tolerance band
- •Brazil is the world's largest exporter of soybeans, coffee, and sugar
- •BRL is one of the highest real-yielding currencies in the G20
- •Petrobras is state-controlled and its operational news moves BRL
About Euro (EUR)
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of 20 European Union member states — collectively the Eurozone — and the world's second-most-traded currency. Introduced in 1999 as an accounting currency and 2002 as physical cash, it is managed by the European Central Bank (ECB) from Frankfurt.
- •Used daily by over 340 million people across 20 countries
- •Second-largest reserve currency, ~20% of global central bank reserves
- •EUR/USD is the world's most-traded currency pair (~23% of forex volume)
- •ECB sets the deposit facility rate, main refinancing rate, and marginal lending rate
- •Eurozone CPI target is 2% over the medium term
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is BRL more volatile than most G10 currencies?
BRL is an emerging-market currency, which means it is more sensitive to global risk appetite, commodity cycles, and US Dollar strength. Daily ranges of 1–3% are common during risk-off episodes, compared to 0.5–1% for major G10 pairs.
What is a typical daily range for BRL/EUR?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move BRL/EUR the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are Copom (BCB) rate decisions and Brazilian fiscal announcements and ECB rate decisions and Eurozone flash CPI prints. Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert BRL to EUR at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market BRL/EUR than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the BRL/EUR rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market BRL/EUR rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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