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Official Rate Sheet: United States Dollar (USD) / Uruguayan Peso (UYU)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 USD = 40.2720 UYU

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

United States Dollar to Uruguayan Peso Exchange Rate (USD to UYU)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 USD in UYU?

1 USD = 40.2720 UYU

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 United States Dollar (USD) yields approximately 40,271.96 Uruguayan Peso (UYU) (inverse rate: 1 UYU = 0.0248 USD). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): USD

You Receive (Estimate): UYU

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 USD = 40.2720 UYU

Kurs odwrotny: 1 UYU = 0.0248 USD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check UYU to USD (Uruguayan Peso to United States Dollar) Live Converter →

USD to UYU Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for United States Dollar against Uruguayan Peso

Period High

40.7552 UYU

Period Low

39.7887 UYU

Volatility / Avg

40.2720 UYU

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 39.7887 UYU

Max: 40.7552 UYU

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 38.8624 UYU

Max: 41.6815 UYU

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (USD & UYU)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

United States Dollar → Uruguayan Peso (USD / UYU)

Wholesale Benchmark

United States Dollar (USD)	Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
1 USD	40.27 UYU
5 USD	201.36 UYU
10 USD	402.72 UYU
25 USD	1,006.80 UYU
50 USD	2,013.60 UYU
100 USD	4,027.20 UYU
200 USD	8,054.39 UYU
250 USD	10,067.99 UYU
500 USD	20,135.98 UYU
1,000 USD	40,271.96 UYU
2,500 USD	100,679.90 UYU
5,000 USD	201,359.80 UYU
10,000 USD	402,719.59 UYU

Uruguayan Peso → United States Dollar (UYU / USD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Uruguayan Peso (UYU)	United States Dollar (USD)
1 UYU	0.02 USD
5 UYU	0.12 USD
10 UYU	0.25 USD
25 UYU	0.62 USD
50 UYU	1.24 USD
100 UYU	2.48 USD
200 UYU	4.97 USD
250 UYU	6.21 USD
500 UYU	12.42 USD
1,000 UYU	24.83 USD
2,500 UYU	62.08 USD
5,000 UYU	124.16 USD
10,000 UYU	248.31 USD

Provider / Channel	USD/UYU Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (UYU)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	40.2720 UYU	0.00%	201,359.80 UYU	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	38.8624 UYU	~3.50%	194,312.20 UYU	-7,047.59 UYU
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	36.2448 UYU	~10.00%	181,223.82 UYU	-20,135.98 UYU

1 USD to UYU: United States Dollar to Uruguayan Peso Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 USD to UYU or convert USD to UYU describe the amount of Uruguayan Peso received per 1 United States Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 USD = 40.2720 UYU (inverse: 1 UYU = 0.0248 USD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (United States ↔ Uruguay)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Federal Reserve System (Fed) and Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of USD/UYU.

USD and UYU Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for United States and Uruguay.

How the USD to UYU Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between United States (USD) and Uruguay (UYU) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between USD and UYU:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Federal Reserve System (Fed) and Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between United States and Uruguay exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (UYU) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: United States Dollar to Uruguayan Peso Conversion

Common questions regarding United States Dollar to Uruguayan Peso conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 USD in UYU today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 USD = 40.2720 UYU), 1,000 United States Dollar equals approximately 40,271.96 Uruguayan Peso. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for United States Dollar?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with USD?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Federal Reserve System (Fed)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.