About this pair
BRL/RUB: what to know
The BRL/RUB rate shows how much RUB you get for 1 BRL. Right now, 1 BRL buys 16.4538 RUB at the mid-market rate. In the other direction, 1 RUB is worth 0.0608 BRL.
In the short term BRL is driven mainly by commodity prices and central-bank policy, while RUB responds to oil and gas prices and sanctions.
The Brazilian Real (BRL) is issued by Central Bank of Brazil. The real was introduced in 1994 to end hyperinflation; the plural is “reais”. The Russian Ruble (RUB) is issued by Bank of Russia. The ruble is one of Europe’s oldest currencies, used since the 13th century.
Use this mid-market figure as your benchmark: compare it with the rate your bank or broker quotes, and the difference is the margin you would pay.