Convert Brazilian Real to Japanese Yen
BRL to JPY Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Brazilian Real (BRL) = 31.6180 Japanese Yen (JPY) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 BRL converts to roughly 3,161.80 JPY, and $1,000 BRL converts to about 31,618.00 JPY. The BRL/JPY 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/JPY context
Over the past 90 days, BRL/JPY has traded between 29.7650 and 32.1730. The current rate of 31.6180 sits roughly 77% through that range — near the upper end, meaning Japanese Yen has been weaker than typical against Brazilian Real recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Brazilian Real has strengthened by 6.23% against Japanese Yen.
BRL/JPY Price History
Interactive BRL/JPY 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 Japanese Yen (JPY)
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan and the third-most-traded currency worldwide. It is the premier carry-trade funding currency thanks to decades of ultra-low interest rates, and it plays a defining safe-haven role during global equity selloffs.
- •Third-most-traded currency, ~17% of daily forex volume
- •Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rate policy in March 2024 after 17 years
- •Japan holds the world's largest net international investment position
- •Yen weakness typically boosts Japanese exporter earnings (Toyota, Sony, etc.)
- •The Ministry of Finance — not the BoJ — controls FX intervention policy
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/JPY?
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/JPY the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are Copom (BCB) rate decisions and Brazilian fiscal announcements and BoJ rate decisions, MoF intervention language, and BoJ Outlook Reports. 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 JPY at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market BRL/JPY 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/JPY rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market BRL/JPY 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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