He dollar in Uruguay traded practically stable yesterday, with a minimum low of 0.06%, and was traded on average at $40,184. The greenback traded between $40.17 and $40.20 on the day to end at $40.19. The closing value fell 0.07% compared to Thursday.
During the week, the US currency fell 0.39% “end to end” (when comparing yesterday’s value with that of the previous Friday). It is the second week in a row down. Of the five trading days, the greenback fell on three. So far in October dollar decreases 0.25%, although in 2026 it increases 2.93%.
Through the screens of the Electronic Stock Exchange (Bevsa), a total of 233 operations were carried out during the week for US$ 132 million, while yesterday US$ 15.5 million were operated in 31 transactions.
To the public, on the blackboards of the Republic Bankthe dollar yesterday fell 10 cents for purchase and rose another 10 cents for sale, closing at $38.90 and $41.50 respectively. During the week, the public US currency fell 25 cents for purchases and 15 cents for sales, “end to end.”
In Brazilmain exchange reference market for Uruguaythe dollar fell 0.44% yesterday and closed at 4.9892 reais. In October, the dollar in Brazil falls 3.7%, while in 2026 it falls 9.33%.
In Argentinathe official dollar fell 0.17% yesterday and ended at 1,515.88 Argentine pesos. In the month it fell 0.11%, although in the year it increased 3.87%.
Uruguay country risk and reference interest rate
Country risk, measured through the UBI Index prepared by AFAP Republicdropped three units yesterday and closed at 67 basis points. This fall occurred with a slightly rising price of Uruguayan bonds and a falling price of treasuries (US Treasury bonds). In the month, the country risk drops nine units, and in 2026 it rises one basis point.
The call interest rate (which banks charge for overnight loans among themselves) operated on average for the week at 5.75%, which was until Thursday the target of the Banco Central. As of yesterday the new target is 6%.
Source: www.elpais.com.uy
