Price of the dollar in Uruguay: closing with the interbank at 40.14

By William Varela

Report on the price of the dollar in Uruguay and its drivers

The price of the dollar in Uruguay closed this Thursday, September 4, 2025 with the interbank price at .14, a positive variation of 0.23% compared to the previous closing; The day showed modest movements but relevant data for savers and companies. According to Banco República (BROU), the purchase remained at .85 and the sale at .25, while the slate dollar registered a slight decrease at the close.
The eBROU dollar, the preferred price of the BROU, ended the day at .35 for purchase and .75 for sale, references that many operators and clients use as a guide for electronic operations.

Slate Dollar: closing, differences and behavior of the day

The slate dollar showed a slight contraction: the purchase fell 0.13% and the sale 0.12% at the end of the round. This indicator reflects the quotes seen in physical windows and is useful for those planning spot operations or needing a quick reference. To understand the movement, we must compare the blackboard with the interbank and the eBROU, which usually move in harmony but with small gaps.

eBROU dollar: the preferential price of the BROU and its use

The eBROU, thought of as a preferential electronic quote from Banco República, closed at .35 (purchase) and .75 (sale), levels that many citizens consult before purchasing dollars through digital channels. Its behavior, more stable than the blackboard at times, responds to the bank's supply and demand curve and market movements that the BROU closely monitors.

Monetary Policy: why it matters for the price

The fluctuations in the dollar in 2024 and 2025 largely responded to external and internal monetary policy decisions: the US Federal Reserve adjusted rates in 2024 and this had an impact on the flow of capital; For its part, the Central Bank of Uruguay maintained high rates to contain inflation and defend the peso, and only eased that scheme towards the second half of 2023.
These changes partly explain the 12.93% rebound of the dollar in 2024, after two years in which the US currency had depreciated against the Uruguayan peso.

International Markets: external factors that influence

Geopolitical events, variations in commodity prices and changes in global economic policy alter the demand for dollars and the perception of risk, which ends up affecting the local price. In addition, domestic indicators such as growth, foreign investment and export performance also determine the supply of foreign currency in the Uruguayan market.

Practical recommendations: savings and investment against volatility

If you spend in Uruguayan pesos, the logical thing is to use that currency; exchanging for dollars is only convenient if you are going to consume in dollars or are looking for coverage against price increases. To protect yourself from inflation, saving in Indexed Units (UI) is usually a more effective option: UIs adjust their value according to inflation and there are instruments that allow you to invest within that framework.
For profiles with risk tolerance, diversifying the portfolio between pesos, UI, dollars and international assets reduces exposure to sudden fluctuations. It is always advisable to consult with a regulated financial advisor for personalized decisions.