Dollar in Uruguay at $39,55 — September 1, 2026

Sure! Here's an analysis of the Uruguayan foreign exchange market as of September 1, 2026, designed to help you make informed decisions. 📊

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1. General Market Status (Date: 2026-09-01) 🗓️

The Uruguayan foreign exchange market is showing robust activity with 43 exchange houses operating. 7 major currencies are being hedged, with volatility and wide spreads being particularly noteworthy for the Argentine Peso (ARS) and the British Pound (GBP). The US Dollar (USD) is offering a variety of options, including both cash and digital transactions.

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2. Best Opportunities to Buy/Sell Major Currencies 💰

Here we identify the best available quotes to maximize your profit when selling or minimize your cost when buying.

Badge	Operation	Best for SELLING (Higher Price)	Currency Exchange	Best to BUY (Lowest Price)	Currency Exchange
ARS	BILLETE	0.1500 UYU	Tradelix	0.0300 UYU	Obelisk / Prex
BRL	BILLETE	7.80 UYU	Main / Cambial / Fenix / Openn	8.10 UYU	Major
CHF	BILLETE	47.45 UYU	Romantic / Federal / Argentinian / BROU	52.22 UYU	Romantic / Federal / Argentinian / BROU
EUR	BILLETE	46.00 UYU	Missions	48.60 UYU	Regul
GBP	BILLETE	51.66 UYU	BROU / Romantic / Federal / Argentinian	58.32 UYU	BROU / Romantic / Federal / Argentinian
PYG	BILLETE	0.00647 UYU	Romantic / BROU / Federal / Argentinian	0.00717 UYU	Romantic / BROU / Federal / Argentinian
USD	BILLETE	40.00 UYU	Fenix / Cambial / Main	39.55 UYU	Baluma Cambio
USD	EBROU	39.65 UYU	Mines	40.85 UYU	Mines / BROU

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3. Average Market Spread and Best Exchange Houses ⚖️

The spread is the difference between the buy and sell price. A smaller spread means a better opportunity for the customer.

Badge	Average Spread (%)	Exchange House with the Lowest Spread	Spread (UYU)
ARS	420.27%	Prex	0
BRL	18.96%	Cambio Principal	0.3000
CHF	16.01%	Romantic / Federal / Argentinian	4.77
EUR	10.55%	Fortex	3.08
GBP	14.40%	BROU / Romantic / Federal	6.66
PYG	13.45%	Romantic / BROU / Federal	0.0007
USD	5.72%	Prex (BANK)	0.8100

Note: For ARS, the spread of Prex is 0, indicating a very favorable trade at that specific time.

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4. Comparison between Operation Types: BILL vs. EBROU 💳

Type of Operation	Description	Advantages	Disadvantages	Dollar (USD) - Best Opportunity
BILL (Cash)	Physical money.	Immediate, high availability.	Higher risk of loss or theft, less convenient for large sums.	Sell: 40.00 UYU (Fenix, Cambial, Main) Buy: 39.55 UYU (Baluma Cambio)
EBROU (Digital)	Transfer via BROU online banking.	Safer, more convenient for larger amounts, and may offer better rates in some cases.	Requires BROU account, may not be instant.	Sell: 39.65 UYU (Mines) Buy: 40.85 UYU (Mines, BROU)

Note: For USD, trading in CASH (BILLETE) usually offers a better exchange rate (lower spread) than EBROU, especially if you're looking for the best buy or sell price. However, the convenience and security of EBROU are factors to consider.

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5. General Recommendation for the User 👍

• For most USD transactions, prioritize finding exchange houses that offer the best selling price for your USD (if you are selling) or the best buying price (if you are buying). Check out the options in BILLETE and EBROU if you're looking for Dollars.
• If you trade with ARS, be extremely careful. Spreads are very wide. If you need to buy or sell, look for the exchange with the lowest spread and the most convenient price. Prex currently appears to offer a zero spread in ARS!
• For currencies like BRL, EUR, CHF, GBP, and PYG, compare the "Best to SELL" and "Best to BUY" options. to ensure you get the best deal at currency exchange offices that deal in banknotes.
• Always check the quotes at the time of trading, as they can change rapidly.
• Consider the location: While some exchange houses like OCA and Scotiabank have a wide presence, to get the best specific exchange rate, you may need to go to a specialist exchange house in your area or use digital platforms if they are available and convenient for you.

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I hope this information is very useful for your operations! 🚀