USD → 
UYU Rate as of2026-05-17 USD to UYU Converter.
1 USD = 40.5 UYU as of 2026-05-17. The Uruguayan peso has been one of Latin America's strongest performers, appreciating against USD between 2021-24 before normalizing in 2025-26. Banco Central del Uruguay's credible inflation-targeting framework, stable democratic institutions, and growing fintech sector underpin UYU resilience.
USD → UYU Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇺🇾 UYU |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | UYU 40.50 |
| $10.00 | UYU 405.00 |
| $100.00 | UYU 4,050.00 |
| $500.00 | UYU 20,250.00 |
| $1,000.00 | UYU 40,500.00 |
| $5,000.00 | UYU 202,500.00 |
| $10,000.00 | UYU 405,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | UYU 2,025,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | UYU 4,050,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to UYU conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Uruguayan Peso at today's rate of 1 USD = 40.5 UYU. The reverse holds too: 1 UYU = 0.0247 USD.
| 1 USD | 40.5 UYU |
| 5 USD | 202.5 UYU |
| 10 USD | 405 UYU |
| 25 USD | 1,013 UYU |
| 50 USD | 2,025 UYU |
| 100 USD | 4,050 UYU |
| 500 USD | 20,250 UYU |
| 1,000 USD | 40,500 UYU |
| 5,000 USD | 202,500 UYU |
| 10,000 USD | 405,000 UYU |
| 1 UYU | 0.0247 USD |
| 5 UYU | 0.1235 USD |
| 10 UYU | 0.2469 USD |
| 25 UYU | 0.6173 USD |
| 50 UYU | 1.23 USD |
| 100 UYU | 2.47 USD |
| 500 UYU | 12.35 USD |
| 1,000 UYU | 24.69 USD |
| 5,000 UYU | 123.46 USD |
| 10,000 UYU | 246.91 USD |
Why people convert USD to UYU.
The USD/UYU corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Uruguayan Peso side, demand comes from Uruguay banking hub for LATAM HNIs, forestry FDI, and investment-grade portfolio inflows. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/UYU is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 3.3% against the Uruguayan Peso, and over five years it has weakened about 4.7% (from 42.5 to 40.5). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a falling rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Uruguayan Peso you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → UYU rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
