Dollar in Uruguay at $39,55 — September 17, 2026
The dollar remained at $39,55 at the best selling price. Best buy at Cambio Fenix. Also EUR, ARS, BRL. Plus the day'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 | Fenix Exchange |
| Euro EUR | $ 48,72 for 1 EUR | 0,00% vs. the previous day | Cambio El Trébol |
| Argentine Peso ARS | $ 0,03 for 1 ARS | 0,00% vs. the previous day | Tradelix |
| Real BRL | $ 8,15 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
📊 General Market Status (2026-09-17)
The Uruguayan foreign exchange market is robustly active, with 45 exchange houses trading 7 major currencies. A clear distinction is observed between cash (banknotes) and digital (eBROU) transactions, each with its own rates and spreads. The US dollar (USD) shows the highest number of quotes, reflecting its market importance.
💰 Best Opportunities to Buy/Sell Currencies
Here are the best opportunities to maximize your money:
SELL Foreign Currency (get more UYU for your foreign currency):
USD: Fenix Exchange, Cambio Principal, Cambial Exchange House (pay 40.00 UYU).
ARS: Tradelix (pays 0.1500 UYU), Prex (pays 0.0300 UYU).
BRL: Cambio Principal (pays 7.90 BRL).
CHF: BROU, Cambio Argentino, Cambio Federal, Cambio Romántico (pay 46.50 CHF).
EUR: Cambio El Trébol, Cambio Misiones (pay 46.00 EUR).
GBP: Cambio Argentino, Cambio Romántico, Cambio Federal, BROU (pay 51.01 GBP).
PYG: BROU, Cambio Federal, Cambio Argentino, Cambio Romántico (pay 0.00647 PYG).
BUY Foreign Currency (pay less UYU for your foreign currency):
USD: Baluma Cambio (pays 39.55 UYU), Prex (pays 40.63 UYU).
ARS: Cambio Obelisco, Prex (they charge 0.0300 UYU).
BRL: Cambio Principal (charges 8.15 BRL).
CHF: BROU, Cambio Argentino, Cambio Federal, Cambio Romántico (they charge 51.16 CHF).
EUR: Aeromar, Cambio Openn, Cambio Argentino, BROU, Cambio Romántico (they charge 48.72 EUR).
GBP: Cambio Argentino, Cambio Romántico, Cambio Federal, BROU (charge 57.61 GBP).
PYG: BROU, Cambio Federal, Cambio Argentino, Cambio Romántico (charge 0.00715 PYG).
⚖️ Average Market Spread and Best Options
The spread is the difference between the buy and sell price of a currency. A smaller spread means you'll get a better deal.
| Badge | Average Spread (%) | Exchange House with the Lowest Spread | Amount of the Smallest Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARS | 401.70% | Prex | 0.0000 |
| BRL | 18.60% | Cambio Principal | 0.2500 |
| CHF | 15.97% | BROU, Cambio Argentino, Cambio Federal | 4.66 |
| EUR | 10.48% | Cambio El Trébol | 3.00 |
| GBP | 14.41% | Cambio Argentino, Cambio Romántico, Cambio Federal | 6.60 |
| PYG | 13.20% | BROU, Cambio Federal, Cambio Argentino | 0.00068 |
| USD | 5.69% | Prex | 0.8100 |
Note: The ARS spread is exceptionally high on average, due to extreme pricing in some cases. Prex has a 0% spread in ARS, which is very advantageous.
💻 Comparison: Cash (BILL) vs. eBROU
| Type of Operation | Advantages | Disadvantages | Best Currencies/Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLETE | Immediacy, physical access, wide range of options | Less security for large amounts, less efficient | All currencies, especially if you're looking for cash. |
| eBROU | Digital speed, less risk of theft, access from wherever you are | Limited availability to partner exchange houses, may have lower liquidity | USD (see specific quotes). |
- USD: The spread in eBROU is considerably lower than in physical currency. To buy USD via eBROU, look for prices near 40.85 UYU. To sell, look for quotes near 39.45 UYU.
💡 General Recommendation
- For US Dollars (USD): Prex offers excellent spreads for both physical and digital options. Consider Prex and Baluma Cambio if you're looking to buy, and exchanges like Cambio Fenix or Cambio Principal if you're looking to sell. The eBROU channel offers more competitive USD quotes than cash.
- For other currencies:
- He ARS It has a volatile market. Prex offers the lowest spread, making it ideal if you're looking to trade this currency.
- For BRL, CHF, EUR, GBP y PYGAlways compare exchange houses that offer the best buy/sell rates and the lowest spreads, paying attention to those with a larger geographical presence if needed.
- If you need cash: Most transactions are done in CASH, but always compare spreads.
- If you prefer digital: eBROU is an excellent option for USD and can expand to other currencies.
Trading with knowledge is key! 📈
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 16 — Infobae
- Indexed Unit today: UI exchange rate in Uruguayan pesos this Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — debate.com.uy
- Dollar today: this is the exchange rate for Wednesday, September 16, according to BROU — The Observer
- Dollar exchange rate today in Uruguay: this is how it opens on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — debate.com.uy
- Dollar today in Uruguay: price and exchange rate of the currency this Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — Clarin.com
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