Dollar in Uruguay at $39,55 — September 2, 2026
The dollar held steady at $39,55 at the best selling price. Best buy at Cambio La Favorita. Also EUR, ARS, BRL. Plus today's news.
The market that day
| Currency | Best seller | Variation | Best buy at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar USD | $ 39,55 for 1 USD | 0,00% vs. the previous day | Cambio La Favorita |
| Euro EUR | $ 48,75 for 1 EUR | 0,00% vs. the previous day | Cambio Misiones |
| Argentine Peso ARS | $ 0,03 for 1 ARS | 0,00% vs. the previous day | Tradelix |
| Real BRL | $ 8,10 for 1 BRL | 0,00% vs. the previous day | Cambio Principal |
"Best sell" is the lowest price at which a currency exchange was selling that currency that day; "Best buy" is the exchange that offered the best price. The change is compared to the previous day. These are reference prices taken that morning, not a bid or closing price.
Today's reading
1. General Market Status 🗓️
The foreign exchange market in Uruguay exhibits diversified activity with 43 exchange houses operating in 7 major currencies. Volatility is particularly noticeable in the Argentine Peso (ARS) and the US Dollar (USD), with wide spreads suggesting arbitrage opportunities or significant differences in the strategies of each exchange house. The market is divided into cash (banknotes) and digital (eBROU) transactions, each with its own specific characteristics.
2. Best Opportunities to Buy/Sell Major Currencies 💰
Below are the best opportunities for the most traded currencies:
| Badge | Operation | Currency Exchange | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD (US Dollar) | Sell (receive more) | Cambio La Favorita | 3905.00 (BILLETE) 💸 |
| USD (US Dollar) | Buy (pay less) | Baluma Cambio | 39.55 (BILLETE) 💵 |
| EUR (Euro) | Sell (receive more) | Cambio Misiones | 46.00 (BILLETE) 💶 |
| EUR (Euro) | Buy (pay less) | Cambio Pando | 48.75 (BILLETE) 💶 |
| BRL (Brazilian Real) | Sell (receive more) | Cambio Principal | 7.80 (BILLETE) 🇧🇷 |
| BRL (Brazilian Real) | Buy (pay less) | Cambio Principal | 8.10 (BILLETE) 🇧🇷 |
| ARS (Argentine Peso) | Sell (receive more) | Tradelix | 0.1500 (BILLETE) 🇦🇷 |
| ARS (Argentine Peso) | Buy (pay less) | Cambio Obelisco | 0.0300 (BILLETE) 🇦🇷 |
3. Average Market Spread and Best Exchange Houses by Spread 📊
The average spread varies considerably between currencies. A lower spread generally indicates greater liquidity and competition.
| Badge | Average Spread | Average % Spread | Currency Exchange Houses with the Lowest Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARS (Argentine Peso) | 0.0963 | 420.25% | Prex (0.00 BILL), Fortex (0.00548 BILL), Cambio Obelisco (0.01 BILL) |
| BRL (Brazilian Real) | 1.36 | 18.91% | Cambio Principal (0.3000 BILL), Fenix Exchange (0.3000 BILL), Cambial Exchange House (0.3500 BILL) |
| CHF (Swiss Franc) | 7.27 | 15.72% | BROU (4.73 BILL), Cambio Romántico (4.73 BILL), Cambio Federal (4.73 BILL) |
| EUR (Euro) | 4.71 | 10.54% | Fortex (3.03 BILL), Cambio Misiones (3.80 BILL), Eurodracma (4.00 BILL) |
| GBP (Pound Sterling) | 7.42 | 14.42% | Cambio Federal (6.65 BILL), BROU (6.65 BILL), Cambio Romántico (6.65 BILL) |
| PYG (Paraguayan Guarani) | 0.000852 | 13.32% | Cambio Federal (0.00069 BILL), Cambio Romántico (0.00069 BILL), BROU (0.00069 BILL) |
| USD (US Dollar) | -81.82 | -66.42% | Prex (0.8000 BILL), Fortex (1.20 BILL) |
Note: The negative spread in USD is due to an outlier and it is recommended to check individual trades.
4. Comparison between Operation Types: Cash (BILL) vs. eBROU 📱
| Type of Operation | Average Sale (UYU) | Average Purchase (UYU) | Average Spread (UYU) | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILLETE | 41.36 | 123.19 (with outlier) / 38.35 (actual average if the outlier is excluded) | Variable | Greater availability, but a very high anomalous purchase rate is observed. |
| eBROU | 40.90 | 39.60 | 1.30 | Better quotes for digital transactions. |
The average "Buy" price for USD banknotes appears to have a very high anomaly (3905.00) that distorts the overall average. It is crucial to monitor exchange rates for cash transactions.
5. General Recommendation for the User 👍
- For most transactions: Consider eBROU For USD transactions, it offers more predictable and competitive spreads compared to cash, avoiding outliers. 🏦
- To Sell Foreign Currency: Find the quote for Buys Highest in the opportunities table. Pay special attention to the USD, where the spread can be exploited if traded at the right point. 📈
- To Buy Foreign Currency: Find the quote for Sale lowest in the opportunities table.
- Regional Differences: If you're outside Montevideo, check for currency exchange offices with good rates in your department. 🗺️
- AR$ and BRL: The Argentine Peso continues to show very wide spreads; research carefully before trading. The Brazilian Real is a more standard trade. 🇧🇷🇦🇷
- Less Common Coins: For CHF, GBP, and PYG, spreads are considerable. Make sure the amount to be exchanged justifies the transaction and compare offers from the few exchange houses that offer them.
I hope you find this information very useful! 🚀
Informative commentary generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence from the market data and headlines below. It is not financial advice.
The news of that day
- Dollar today in Uruguay: closing rate of September 1 — Infobae
- Euro today in Uruguay: closing price of September 1 — Infobae
- This is how the dollar exchange rate opens today, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in Uruguayan pesos. — Grupo de Diarios América
- Dollar exchange rate in Uruguay today, Tuesday, September 1st, and where to get the best rate — The Debate - Uruguay
- Dollar today: this is the exchange rate for Tuesday, September 1st, according to BROU — The Observer
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