Dollar in Uruguay at $39,55 — September 9, 2026

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1. General Market Status 📊

El mercado de divisas uruguayo al 9 de setiembre de 2026 presenta una actividad robusta con 45 casas de cambio operando sobre 7 monedas principales. La competencia es visible, especialmente en el dólar estadounidense (USD) y el peso argentino (ARS), con una amplia gama de cotizaciones. Se observan diferencias notables entre los tipos de operación (BILLETE vs. eBROU), lo que impacta directamente en los costos.

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2. Best Opportunities to Trade Major Currencies 💰

Badge	Operation	Better for (Higher profit/Lower cost)	Price	Currency Exchange	Type of Operation
ARS	VENDER 🇦🇷	Receive more Uruguayan pesos	0.1500 UYU	Tradelix	BILLETE
ARS	COMPRAR 🇦🇷	Pay less in Uruguayan pesos	0.0300 UYU	Cambio Obelisco / Prex	BILLETE
BRL	VENDER 🇧🇷	Receive more Uruguayan pesos	7.85 UYU	Fenix Exchange	BILLETE
BRL	COMPRAR 🇧🇷	Pay less in Uruguayan pesos	8.15 UYU	Cambio Principal / Cambial Currency Exchange / Fenix Exchange	BILLETE
EUR	VENDER 🇪🇺	Receive more Uruguayan pesos	46.25 UYU	Cambio El Trébol	BILLETE
EUR	COMPRAR 🇪🇺	Pay less in Uruguayan pesos	48.75 UYU	Baluma Cambio	BILLETE
USD	VENDER 🇺🇸	Receive more Uruguayan pesos	40.00 UYU	Fenix Exchange / Cambial Exchange House / Cambio Principal	BILLETE
USD	COMPRAR 🇺🇸	Pay less in Uruguayan pesos	39.55 UYU	Baluma Cambio	BILLETE

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3. Average Market Spread and Best Options 🔍

The spread, the difference between the buy and sell price, varies significantly between currencies. A smaller spread means a more favorable transaction for the user.

Badge	Average Spread (%)	Currency Exchange Houses with the Lowest Spread	Lowest Spread Value (UYU)
ARS	401.64%	Prex	0
BRL	18.61%	Fenix Exchange	0.3000
CHF	15.30%	BROU / Cambio Argentino / Cambio Federal	4.51
EUR	10.33%	Fortex	2.91
GBP	13.91%	Cambio Romántico / BROU / Cambio Argentino	6.39
PYG	12.84%	BROU / Cambio Romántico / Cambio Federal	0.00065
USD	5.55%	Prex	0.8000

Considerations regarding Spread:

• He ARS It has the highest spread, indicating high volatility and profit margins for exchanges. Prex offers a spread of 0 UYU, which is exceptional and warrants further investigation into the specific terms of its offer.
• He USD It has the lowest spread among the major currencies, making it a relatively more efficient trade.

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4. Comparison between Operation Types (Cash/Banknote vs. eBROU) 🏦

Badge	Type of Operation	Average Purchase (UYU)	Average Sale (UYU)	Notable Difference
USD	BILLETE 💵	39.15	41.32	Most common option, widely available.
USD	EBROU 💻	39.65	40.85	Digital option, more limited prices. In this case, the selling price of eBROU is lower than the average selling price in physical banknotes, but the buying price of eBROU is higher than the average buying price in physical banknotes.
USD	TRANSFERENCIA 🚀	38.00 - 39.20	41.30 - 42.00	Variable rates can be advantageous for large amounts or international transfers.

Summary of the USD comparison:

• BILLETE: It offers the widest range of quotes, for both buying and selling. It's the most flexible option in terms of pricing.
• eBROU: It offers fixed and narrower exchange rates. A direct comparison with the average exchange rate shows that buying may be more expensive and selling cheaper, but it's crucial to verify the exact rates at the time of trading.
• TRANSFERENCIA: It generally involves additional fees and can be more complex. The ranges indicated suggest it could be competitive for certain volumes.

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5. General Recommendation for the User 👍

• To sell foreign currency: Always look for the quote of COMPRA highest. For the ARS, Tradelix is the best option at the moment. For the BRL, EUR, and USD, options like Cambio Fenix, Cambio El Trébol, and Baluma Cambio are the most attractive according to the data provided.
• To buy foreign currency: Always look for the quote of VENTA lower. Cambio Obelisco or Prex for ARS, Cambio Principal for BRL, Baluma Cambio for EUR and USD are good references.
• Monitor the ARS: Given its extreme volatility and enormous spreads, trade with caution. The differences between exchanges are huge. Prex offers a spread of 0 UYU, which is something to investigate to maximize profit or minimize loss.
• USD: The US dollar remains the most liquid currency with competitive spreads. Always compare cash and EBROU if you're looking for greater speed or prefer digital trading. Prex and Fortex stand out for their tight spreads in cash.
• Geography: If you are outside Montevideo, check for currency exchange offices with good rates in your department. OCA and Scotiabank have extensive networks.

Stay informed and compare before you trade! 📈