USDBRL price on Sep 18 at 5:00 PM EDT
Short Answer
The USDBRL exchange rate will likely remain above R$ 5.093 on September 18 at 5:00 PM EDT, driven by recent interest rate decisions that strengthen the USD against the BRL. This outcome is priced at 95.0% by the market.
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
The most significant explained price move was a 17.0 percentage point drop on September 15. This was driven by direct intervention from the Brazilian Central Bank, which announced and conducted a "casadão" operation. The central bank sold US$1 billion in spot currency to support the real.
A subsequent 12.0 point spike on September 16 reflected diverging monetary policy. The U.S. Federal Reserve announced a hawkish interest rate hike to a 3.75%-4.00% range. In contrast, Brazil's Central Bank cut its Selic rate to 13.50%, widening the interest rate differential and putting downward pressure on the real.
Other sharp movements lack clear catalysts in the available information. No specific driver was identified for a 14.0 point spike on September 14. Likewise, while the spot USDBRL rate traded around R$ 5.15 on September 17, no primary driver was cited for the market's 44.0 percentage point probability spike that day.
- USDBRL is likely above 5.093, reflecting recent divergent interest rate decisions.
- Major institutions anticipate a 5.14 USD/BRL rate, below prior intervention levels.
- Brazilian Central Bank actions may curb significant BRL depreciation at higher thresholds.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 5.181 | 15.0% | 14.5% | Upward pressure from rate decisions is countered by active Brazilian Central Bank resistance to BRL depreciation. |
| Above 5.177 | 13.0% | 65.2% | Potential Brazilian Central Bank actions may aim to stabilize the exchange rate and prevent BRL weakening. |
| Above 5.131 | 93.0% | 93.9% | Recent interest rate decisions strengthened the USD and weakened the BRL, indicating upward pressure on USDBRL. |
| Above 5.179 | 62.0% | 65.2% | Federal Reserve rate hikes and Brazil's rate cuts strengthen the USD, though intervention may curb BRL depreciation. |
| Above 5.133 | 84.0% | 85.9% | Recent interest rate decisions strengthened the USD and weakened the BRL, indicating upward pressure on USDBRL. |
Current Context
Recent central bank actions influenced the USDBRL exchange rate. On September 17, 2026, the USDBRL exchange rate was approximately R$ 5.1512 [1]. This rate followed key interest rate decisions from both the US Federal Reserve and Brazil's Central Bank (Copom) [1]. On September 16, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) increased the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00% in response to persistent inflation [2][3]. Market sentiment leading into the FOMC meeting was characterized by macro uncertainty and high hedging demand, with the OIS market pricing in a 90% probability of a rate hike [4]. Concurrently, Brazil's Copom reduced the Selic rate to 13.75% [1]. The latest available USDBRL exchange rate data from the Federal Reserve H.10 release, as of September 14, 2026, recorded the rate at 5.0983 on September 11, 2026 [5].
Prediction markets show strong conviction for higher near-term rates. As of September 14, 2026, prediction markets like Kalshi indicated a 90% implied probability that the USDBRL rate would be above 5.093 on September 18, 2026 [6]. For the remainder of 2026, financial institutions hold divergent views. Bank forecasts for December 2026 range from 4.50 to 5.70, reflecting uncertainties surrounding US fiscal policy, Brazilian election outcomes, and global interest rate differentials [7].
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- 3Federal Reserve Board - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statementfederalreserve.gov
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- 5Federal Reserve Board - Foreign Exchange Rates - H.10 - September 14, 2026federalreserve.gov
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- 7USD/BRL Forecast: Why 5.55 May Be Closer Than It Looksstockwirex.com
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
Outcome probability
Date
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
Outcome: Above 5.123
📈 September 17, 2026: 60.0pp spike
Price increased from 29.0% to 89.0%
What happened: No primary driver for the reported 60.0 percentage point spike in the prediction market for USDBRL 'Above 5.123' on September 17, 2026, could be identified from the provided information [1]. Although the USDBRL spot rate was trading above this threshold at R$ 5.1512–5.1514 due to concurrent Federal Reserve and Brazilian Copom interest rate decisions [2][3][4], there is no confirmed social media activity or verifiable financial news specifically causing such a significant probability shift in the prediction market [1][5]. Based on the available data, social media was irrelevant to the described prediction market movement.
Outcome: Above 5.101
📈 September 16, 2026: 90.0pp spike
Price increased from 0.0% to 90.0%
What happened: The primary driver of the USDBRL price movement on September 16, 2026, was major traditional news regarding monetary policy, not social media activity. The U.S. Federal Reserve announced a hawkish interest rate hike to 3.75%-4.00% [6][7][8], while the Brazilian Central Bank cut its Selic rate to 13.75% [9][6][10]. These significant policy decisions caused intraday volatility, pushing the USD/BRL pair to a daily high of R$ 5.1670 around 16:19 EDT [6][7], thereby triggering the "Above 5.101" outcome. There is no evidence of social media posts or viral narratives influencing this movement, making social media irrelevant as a driver [11][12].
Outcome: Above 5.181
📉 September 15, 2026: 40.0pp drop
Price decreased from 45.0% to 5.0%
What happened: On September 15, 2026, the primary driver for the 40.0 percentage point drop in the prediction market price for USD/BRL being "Above 5.181" was the Brazilian Central Bank's (BCB) intervention [13][14][15]. The BCB announced and conducted a "casadão" operation, selling US$1 billion in spot currency and performing a reverse swap auction of US$1 billion to provide liquidity to the market [13][14][15]. This action aimed to stabilize or strengthen the BRL, thereby decreasing the perceived likelihood of the USD/BRL exchange rate closing above 5.181 by September 18 [13][14][15]. The provided research does not indicate any social media activity as a driver for this market movement, making social media irrelevant to this particular prediction market price drop [16].
Outcome: Above 5.163
📉 September 14, 2026: 35.0pp drop
Price decreased from 53.0% to 18.0%
What happened: The provided web research does not contain specific social media activity, traditional news, or market structure factors that explain a 35.0 percentage point drop in the prediction market for USDBRL being above 5.163 on September 14, 2026. While the USDBRL exchange rate was around 5.1626 [17] and 5.1009 [16] on September 14, 2026, and a percentage point drop refers to prediction market sentiment [18], the underlying cause of this specific movement is not identified. Based on the available information, social media activity appears irrelevant as a primary driver.
Sources (18)
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- 2Dólar Recua 0,06% E Fecha A R$ 5,1512 Em Dia De Alta Dos Juros Nos Estados Unidosdivulgardinheiro.com
- 3Hawkish Fed lifts dollar to seven-week high as focus turn to BOJ | Reutersreuters.com
- 4Selic a 13,75%: Expectativas para o Ibovespa, juros futuros e dólar após a reunião do Copom | Bolsa e Mercado Brasilbolsaemercado.com.br
- 5Federal Reserve Board - Foreign Exchange Rates - H.10 - September 08, 2026federalreserve.gov
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- 16Federal Reserve Board - Foreign Exchange Rates - H.10 - September 14, 2026federalreserve.gov
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4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves to YES if the USDBRL price is above 5.167 at 5:00 PM EDT on September 18. Conversely, a NO resolution occurs if the USDBRL price is 5.167 or below at that same time. Settlement is based on the USDBRL price observed at this specific date and time.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 5.093 | $0.99 | $0.05 | 95% |
| Above 5.101 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 94% |
| Above 5.103 | $0.99 | $0.09 | 94% |
| Above 5.105 | $0.99 | $0.09 | 94% |
| Above 5.119 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 93% |
| Above 5.131 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 93% |
| Above 5.127 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 91% |
| Above 5.095 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 90% |
| Above 5.097 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 90% |
| Above 5.099 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 90% |
| Above 5.123 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 89% |
| Above 5.121 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 87% |
| Above 5.125 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 87% |
| Above 5.129 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 87% |
| Above 5.117 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 85% |
| Above 5.133 | $0.86 | $0.76 | 84% |
| Above 5.107 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 74% |
| Above 5.109 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 74% |
| Above 5.111 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 66% |
| Above 5.179 | $0.75 | $1.00 | 62% |
| Above 5.135 | $0.83 | $0.73 | 60% |
| Above 5.113 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 50% |
| Above 5.161 | $0.80 | $0.77 | 50% |
| Above 5.169 | $0.65 | $1.00 | 50% |
| Above 5.155 | $0.77 | $0.63 | 49% |
| Above 5.165 | $0.80 | $0.64 | 49% |
| Above 5.147 | $0.82 | $0.65 | 48% |
| Above 5.163 | $0.79 | $0.76 | 47% |
| Above 5.153 | $0.80 | $0.63 | 45% |
| Above 5.149 | $0.77 | $0.63 | 43% |
| Above 5.151 | $0.78 | $0.63 | 43% |
| Above 5.159 | $0.80 | $0.64 | 43% |
| Above 5.115 | $0.99 | $0.10 | 42% |
| Above 5.145 | $0.81 | $0.83 | 41% |
| Above 5.137 | $0.81 | $0.73 | 40% |
| Above 5.143 | $0.80 | $0.73 | 39% |
| Above 5.167 | $0.48 | $0.61 | 39% |
| Above 5.139 | $0.81 | $0.76 | 37% |
| Above 5.141 | $0.86 | $0.72 | 37% |
| Above 5.171 | $0.46 | $1.00 | 36% |
| Above 5.173 | $0.39 | $1.00 | 36% |
| Above 5.175 | $0.39 | $1.00 | 35% |
| Above 5.157 | $0.49 | $1.00 | 31% |
| Above 5.181 | $0.30 | $0.80 | 15% |
| Above 5.177 | $0.59 | $1.00 | 13% |
| Above 5.083 | $0.99 | $0.05 | 0% |
| Above 5.085 | $0.99 | $0.05 | 0% |
| Above 5.087 | $0.99 | $0.05 | 0% |
| Above 5.089 | $0.99 | $0.05 | 0% |
| Above 5.091 | $0.99 | $0.05 | 0% |
Market Discussion
On September 16, 2026, prediction markets indicated a 90% implied probability that the USDBRL price would be above 5.093 on September 18, 2026 [1][2]. Algorithmic forecasts for that date predicted an average price of 5.08 [3], while institutional consensus for year-end 2026 targeted 5.15, reflecting significant uncertainty from Brazilian elections and US Federal Reserve policy [4][5][6]. Market sentiment was cautious, driven by intense focus on US inflation and the FOMC's decision on September 16, 2026, to raise interest rates, which led to choppy price action and increased hedging demand [7][8][9][10].
Sources (10)
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- 2USDBRL price on Sep 18 at 5:00 PM EDT - Kalshi Odds | CoinRithmcoinrithm.com
- 3USD/BRL Price Prediction, USD/BRL Forecast by days: 2026walletinvestor.com
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- 9Federal Reserve issues FOMC statementfederalreserve.gov
- 10Week of 9/14/2026: Macro Uncertainty Fuels Hedging Demand Ahead of FOMC | Cboecboe.com
5. Trust Index
Order book is critically thin.
Primary risk· Trade quality
How it adds up
Integrity80% of score77Good
Market integrity is low (65), but Integrity averages all three scores, so the other two pull it up. Only a critically low score would cap the total.
Trade quality20% of score42High Risk
Includes the cost to trade: a $100 order can't be filled here because the order book is too thin.
Trust score70Good
Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index
Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 6 don't apply
6. Beyond monetary policy, how could the results of Brazil's 2026 general election impact international investor sentiment and the value of the Real?
| Brazil 2026 General Election Status | Conflicting information; some sources discuss its impact [1][2][3], others state none scheduled [4][5][6][7][8][9] |
|---|---|
| Scheduled 2026 Elections | US primary, congressional, and state-level elections on November 3, 2026 [4][5][6][7][8][9] |
| USDBRL Exchange Rate Prediction | 90% probability USDBRL above 5.093 at 5:00 PM EDT on September 18, 2026 [10][11] |
No Brazilian general election is scheduled for 2026. Despite some research discussing a potential 2026 Brazilian general election and its impact on the Brazilian Real (BRL) [1][2][3], official information indicates that no general election is scheduled in Brazil for that year [4][5][6][7][8][9]. However, if such an election were to occur, the associated political uncertainty, combined with fiscal concerns and foreign capital outflows, would likely exert pressure on the BRL, with investors closely monitoring policy platforms [1][2][3].
Actual 2026 elections are primarily focused on the United States. These include congressional and state-level elections scheduled for November 3, 2026 [4][5][6][7][8][9]. Beyond election speculation, Brazil faces other economic pressures in 2026, such as managing impacts from international trade tensions, particularly U.S. tariffs [12][13][14][15][16][17], and recent regulatory adjustments by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) concerning voluntary climate disclosures [12][13][16][17]. As of September 16, 2026, prediction markets indicate a 90% probability that the USDBRL exchange rate will be above 5.093 at 5:00 PM EDT on September 18, 2026 [10][11].
Sources (17)
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7. How do the end-of-year 2026 USDBRL forecasts from major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and Itaú Unibanco align with the current market consensus?
| Itaú Unibanco 2026 Year-End Forecast | 5.35 [1] |
|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs 2026 Year-End Forecast | 4.80 [2][3] |
| Market Consensus 2026 Year-End Forecast | 5.14 [4] |
Major financial institutions anticipate a 5.14 USD/BRL exchange rate by 2026. The broader market consensus among major financial institutions projects the USD/BRL exchange rate to be approximately 5.14 at year-end 2026 [4]. Individual institutional forecasts for the same period vary, with Itaú Unibanco issuing a 2026 year-end forecast of 5.35 [1]. In contrast, Goldman Sachs has adjusted its USD/BRL forecast downward to 4.80 [2][3]. For additional context, the USD/BRL spot rate was trading around 5.07 as of September 17, 2026 [5].
Goldman Sachs' forecast significantly deviates from the market consensus. The firm's forecast of 4.80 is notably lower than the broader market consensus of approximately 5.14 [4]. Goldman Sachs attributed this adjustment to various factors, including evolving trade dynamics and carry trade considerations [2][3]. Conversely, Itaú Unibanco's forecast of 5.35 is positioned higher than the market consensus [1][4].
Sources (5)
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- 2Goldman Sachs Lowers USD/BRL Forecast to 4.80linkedin.com
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8. How do the monetary policies of the US Federal Reserve and the Central Bank of Brazil (Copom) compare regarding their inflation targets and forward guidance for late 2026?
| US Federal Reserve Inflation Goal | 2 percent annual change in PCE price index [1][2][3][4][5] |
|---|---|
| US FOMC Federal Funds Rate (mid-2026) | 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent [3] |
| Brazil Selic Rate (late 2025) | Around 15.0 percent [6] |
The US Federal Reserve targets 2 percent inflation with data-dependent policies. The US Federal Reserve maintains a long-run inflation target of 2 percent, measured by the annual change in the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index [1][2][3][4][5]. As of mid-2026, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) had set the federal funds rate target range between 3-1/2 and 3-3/4 percent [3]. Communications emphasized a data-dependent approach and a commitment to bringing inflation back down to the 2 percent target [3]. Discussions at a July meeting indicated many participants were assessing policy, with the chair linking target inflation to a tighter monetary policy stance [7][8].
Brazil's Copom adjusts its Selic rate to manage inflation expectations. Both the US Federal Reserve and the Central Bank of Brazil (Copom) operate with distinct inflation-targeting frameworks [9][10]. In Brazil, Copom actively adjusts the Selic rate as its primary tool to manage the country's inflation expectations relative to its target [9][10]. In late 2025, Brazil's Selic rate was observed around 15.0 percent, as the Central Bank of Brazil worked to balance persistent inflation with ongoing concerns about economic growth [6]. However, the provided information does not specify a numerical inflation target for the Central Bank of Brazil for late 2026, nor does it detail specific forward guidance from Copom for this particular period.
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9. Where are the official sources for daily historical USDBRL exchange rate data published by the Federal Reserve and the Banco Central do Brasil?
| US Federal Reserve Data Platform | Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) H.10 Foreign Exchange Rates release [1] |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Central Bank Data Source | bcb.gov.br [2] |
| FRED USDBRL Series ID | DEXBZUS [3] |
The Federal Reserve provides daily USDBRL exchange rate data via FRED. It offers official daily USDBRL exchange rate data through its Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) platform. This data is specifically contained within the H.10 Foreign Exchange Rates release and can be identified by the series ID DEXBZUS [1]. The Federal Reserve Board of Governors produces these daily rates, which represent noon buying rates in New York City for cable transfers, and compiles them for weekly release in the H.10 report [4].
Banco Central do Brasil is the official source for Brazilian exchange rates. The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) is recognized as the official central bank source for Brazilian exchange rate data, including the USD-BRL exchange rate [5]. The BCB makes its official exchange rate statistics and historical data directly available to the public on its official website, bcb.gov.br [2].
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10. What key economic data releases from the US or Brazil could trigger a policy shift from the Federal Reserve or Copom before September 2026?
| US CPI (July 2026) | 3.36% [1] |
|---|---|
| Brazil Selic Rate | 14.25% [1][2][3] |
| US National Economic Accounts Update | September 30, 2026 [4][5][6][7] |
US Federal Reserve policy shifts depend on key economic data releases. These include employment data, such as nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate, inflation measures like the PCE price index and Consumer Price Index (CPI), and GDP growth [1][4][5][6][7]. As of July 2026, the CPI was reported at 3.36% [1]. Upcoming major releases that could influence policy include the Employment Situation for August 2026 and annual updates to National Economic Accounts on September 30, 2026 [4][5][6][7].
Copom's policy decisions in Brazil prioritize inflation and economic stability. The Brazilian central bank's policy is primarily driven by inflation convergence towards its target, exchange rate stability, and domestic economic activity, indicated by indices such as the IBC-Br [8][9][10][11]. Fiscal discipline and external global risks also play a significant role [8][9][10][11]. Similar to the United States, CPI inflation rates, GDP growth, and unemployment figures are important [1]. The policy interest rate (Selic) was recently recorded at 14.25% [1][2][3].
Specific triggers for policy shifts before September 2026 are not identified. While these key economic indicators are known to influence policy shifts from both the Federal Reserve and Copom, the provided research does not specify particular upcoming release dates for these indicators that are strictly before September 2026 and could trigger a definitive policy shift [1][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11].
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11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
The USD/BRL market is influenced by contrasting monetary policy actions. Brazil's central bank (Copom) recently cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 13.75% [1][2][3]. Concurrently, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%–4.00% on September 16, 2026, effective September 17, 2026 [1][3][4][5]. Leading up to this decision, OIS markets priced a 90% probability of a rate hike, amidst high macro uncertainty and significant hedging demand in equity markets due to rising oil prices and sticky U.S. inflation concerns [6].
Further key catalysts include ongoing trade tensions involving U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming Brazilian presidential election runoff [1]. Market sentiment remains divided, with major bank forecasts for year-end 2026 ranging from 4.50 to 5.55, reflecting uncertainty over both the fiscal environment and the trajectory of U.S. monetary policy [1][7][3].
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: September 25, 2026
- Closes: September 18, 2026
Sources (7)
- 1USD/BRL Forecast: Why 5.55 May Be Closer Than It Looksstockwirex.com
- 2Brazil central bank delivers fifth straight rate cut, leaves next move open | Reutersreuters.com
- 3Brazil Cuts Interest Rates to 13.75%; Fed Hikes… | Pomegra Newspomegra.io
- 4Federal Reserve issues FOMC statementfederalreserve.gov
- 5Federal Reserve Board - Implementation Note issued September 16, 2026federalreserve.gov
- 6Week of 9/14/2026: Macro Uncertainty Fuels Hedging Demand Ahead of FOMC | Cboecboe.com
- 7USD/BRL Range Holds as US CPI and Fed Risks Neardailyforex.com
12. Decision-Flipping Events
- Trigger: The USD/BRL market is influenced by contrasting monetary policy actions.
- Trigger: Brazil's central bank (Copom) recently cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 13.75% [1][2][3].
- Trigger: Concurrently, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%–4.00% on September 16, 2026, effective September 17, 2026 [1][3][4][5].
- Trigger: Leading up to this decision, OIS markets priced a 90% probability of a rate hike, amidst high macro uncertainty and significant hedging demand in equity markets due to rising oil prices and sticky U.S. inflation concerns [6].
Sources (6)
- 1USD/BRL Forecast: Why 5.55 May Be Closer Than It Looksstockwirex.com
- 2Brazil central bank delivers fifth straight rate cut, leaves next move open | Reutersreuters.com
- 3Brazil Cuts Interest Rates to 13.75%; Fed Hikes… | Pomegra Newspomegra.io
- 4Federal Reserve issues FOMC statementfederalreserve.gov
- 5Federal Reserve Board - Implementation Note issued September 16, 2026federalreserve.gov
- 6Week of 9/14/2026: Macro Uncertainty Fuels Hedging Demand Ahead of FOMC | Cboecboe.com
14. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series
Outcomes: 20 resolved YES, 0 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXUSDBRLAW-26SEP11-5.0650: YES (Sep 11, 2026)
- KXUSDBRLAW-26SEP11-5.0670: YES (Sep 11, 2026)
- KXUSDBRLAW-26SEP11-5.0690: YES (Sep 11, 2026)
- KXUSDBRLAW-26SEP11-5.0710: YES (Sep 11, 2026)
- KXUSDBRLAW-26SEP11-5.0730: YES (Sep 11, 2026)
