Dollar in Uruguay at $39,55 — September 8, 2026

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1. General Market Status 📊

The Uruguayan foreign exchange market is dynamic, with 45 exchange houses operating in 7 major currencies. There is a notable dispersion in exchange rates, especially for currencies like the Argentine Peso (ARS), where spreads are very wide. The US Dollar (USD) and the Euro (EUR) are the currencies with the highest trading volume and available quotes. The predominant types of transactions are BILL (cash) y eBROU (digital transfer)each with its own pricing structures.

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2. Best Opportunities to Buy/Sell Major Currencies 🤑

Here are the best options to optimize your transactions:

Badge	Operation	Aim	Currency Exchange / Type of Operation	Price
ARS	Sell (charge more)	BILLETE	Tradelix	0.1500 UYU
ARS	Buy (pay less)	BILLETE	Cambio Obelisco / Prex	0.0300 UYU
BRL	Sell (charge more)	BILLETE	Fenix Exchange	7.85 UYU
BRL	Buy (pay less)	BILLETE	Cambio Principal	8.12 UYU
EUR	Sell (charge more)	BILLETE	Cambio El Trébol	46.25 UYU
EUR	Buy (pay less)	BILLETE	Baluma Cambio	48.75 UYU
USD	Sell (charge more)	BILLETE	Cambial Currency Exchange / Fenix / Main	40.00 UYU
USD	Buy (pay less)	BILLETE	Baluma Cambio	39.55 UYU

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3. Average Market Spread and Best Options ⚖️

The spread (difference between buying and selling price) varies significantly by currency. Currencies with lower liquidity or higher volatility have wider spreads.

Badge	Average Spread (%)	Currency Exchange Houses with the Lowest Spread (Banknote)
ARS	401.69%	Prex (0.00%), Fortex (0.00548), Cambio Obelisco (0.01)
BRL	18.65%	Fenix Change (0.3000), Cambio Principal (0.3200)
CHF	15.70%	BROU / Cambio Argentino / Cambio Romántico (4.74)
EUR	10.47%	Cambio El Trébol (3.00), Fortex (3.15)
GBP	14.43%	Cambio Argentino / Cambio Romántico / BROU (6.67)
PYG	13.38%	BROU / Cambio Federal / Cambio Romántico (0.00069)
USD	5.71%	Prex (0.8000), Fortex (1.20)

Note: The ARS has an extremely high spread, suggesting high volatility or low liquidity in retail trading.

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4. Comparison: Cash (BILL) vs. eBROU 💻💵

The operation BILLETE Cash tends to have greater price dispersion and wider spreads, but offers physical immediacy. The type eBROU It focuses on digital operations, usually with tighter spreads for the USD, and allows fast and secure transactions through the BROU platform.

Type of Operation	Badge	Average Purchase	Average Sale	Average Spread	Comments
BILLETE	USD	39.12	41.35	2.23 (5.71%)	Greater supply, more exchange houses.
eBROU	USD	39.50 - 39.55	40.95 - 41.00	~1.40 (3.54%)	More competitive spreads, ideal for fast digital transactions.

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5. General Recommendation for the User 👍

• For USD and EUR: Always compare between BILLETE y eBROUIf you're looking for the best buy rate for USD, Baluma Cambio (BILLE) is an excellent option. For selling USD, Cambial Currency Exchange, Fenix Exchange o Cambio Principal (TICKETS) offer the best rates. As for eBROUCheck real-time quotes for the BROU to compare them with other digital options.
• For other currencies (BRL, CHF, GBP, PYG): Prioritize operations in BILLETE and actively seek out the exchange that offers the best spread at the time of your transaction.
• Caution with ARS: Spreads are extremely high. If you need to trade ARS, be aware of the significant difference between buying and selling. Evaluate whether the transaction is worthwhile or if there are more efficient alternatives.
• Always check in real time: Exchange rates change constantly. Before trading, check the current rate at your preferred exchange bureau. 🔍

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I hope you find this information very useful!