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forbes.com.br

Real Loses 69% of Purchasing Power Against Dollar Since First Black Friday in Brazil

A DCEX study found that the real has lost 69% of its purchasing power against the dollar since the first Brazilian Black Friday in 2010. R$1,000 bought US$578 then and buys about US$182 at current rates near R$5.50.

The Focus survey lowered its end-2025 dollar forecast to R$5.60.

WHY IT MATTERS

This is a consumer purchasing-power analysis with no direct effect on grain or feed supply, demand or prices.

AFFECTSBrazilian Real (BRL per USD)

SOURCE
forbes.com.brMariana FelicioNov 13, 2026

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