# BCB Câmbio — Dólar PTAX, Euro e 150+ Moedas MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > BCB Câmbio — Dólar PTAX, Euro e 150+ Moedas provides official exchange rates from Brazil's Central Bank. It lets your AI client pull daily PTAX dollar quotes, historical FX series, and rates for over 150 currencies against the Brazilian Real. It's the source of truth for official BRL exchange data without needing an API key. ## Overview - **Category:** industry-titans - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RiT5GnOKTdYj3KwPkQO1JHgJVdX6zgX2wHUg2JhE/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** foreign-exchange, currency-rates, ptax, financial-statistics, market-data, economic-indicators ## Description Getting accurate exchange rates from the Brazilian Central Bank usually involves navigating complex tables or hunting for specific data points on government portals. This Connector changes that by giving your AI client direct access to the official PTAX rates and a massive catalog of 150+ other currencies. Instead of manual copy-pasting, you can just ask for the current dollar rate or a specific historical range, and the data appears instantly. It covers everything from major pairs like the Euro and British Pound to more exotic currencies. If you need long-term historical trends, it pulls from the SGS series to ensure you get the commercial dollar data you need for deep analysis. It's a reliable way to ground your financial workflows in official data, and since it's part of the Vinkius catalog, you can plug it into your existing setup in seconds. ## Tools ### get_cotacao_dolar Get the official PTAX dollar buy and sell rates for a specific date. This is the standard reference for Brazilian currency exchange. ### get_dolar_periodo Retrieve a historical series of PTAX dollar rates for a date range up to one year. Use this to track recent volatility. ### get_cotacao_moeda Fetch the current buy and sell price for any of the 150+ currencies by their code. It works for major and exotic pairs alike. ### listar_moedas Get a full list of all currency codes supported by the Central Bank's PTAX system. Use this to find the correct code for any currency. ### get_dolar_sgs Access commercial dollar buy and sell data through the SGS series. This is better for long-term historical analysis. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What is the current PTAX dollar rate today? ``` **Response:** ``` **Dólar PTAX — 04/04/2026** Buy: R$ 5.7321 Sell: R$ 5.7327 The PTAX is the official BRL/USD reference rate, calculated by the Central Bank of Brazil from daily dealer consultations. Source: BCB, PTAX ``` **Prompt:** ``` Can you show me the dollar/real exchange rate for the last 30 days? ``` **Response:** ``` 📊 **BRL/USD — Last 30 Days** High: R$ 5.8912 (March 12) Low: R$ 5.6543 (March 28) Current: R$ 5.7327 Trend: -1.2% (strengthening BRL) 22 trading days shown ``` **Prompt:** ``` Convert 500 Euros to Brazilian Reais based on the latest Central Bank rate. ``` **Response:** ``` Using the latest EUR/BRL exchange rate of 6.1820... 500 EUR equals to 3091.00 BRL natively. ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull daily PTAX dollar rates Get the official buy and sell prices for the Brazilian dollar on a specific date. ### Fetch historical dollar series Retrieve a range of PTAX dollar rates for any period up to one year. ### Get real-time rates for 150+ currencies Look up the current exchange price for almost any currency against the BRL. ### List all available currency codes See the full list of currency codes supported by the Central Bank system. ### Access long-term commercial dollar data Pull flexible historical data from the SGS series for deeper economic modeling. ## Use Cases ### Pricing an international shipment An exporter needs to price a shipment in Euros. They ask their agent for the latest EUR rate against the BRL using get_cotacao_moeda. ### Analyzing dollar volatility A researcher wants to see dollar trends over the last 6 months. They use get_dolar_periodo to pull the PTAX series for that window. ### Verifying exotic currency support A trader needs to check if a specific exotic currency is supported. They run listar_moedas to see the full list of available codes. ### Auditing past exchange rates A company needs to verify the official reference rate for a specific day last year. They use get_cotacao_dolar to get the PTAX values for that date. ## Benefits - Get official PTAX rates instantly without searching through government websites. - Pull historical dollar data for up to a year using get_dolar_periodo to see trends. - Access over 150 different currencies, including exotic ones, via get_cotacao_moeda. - Eliminate manual data entry by having your agent fetch real-time BRL exchange rates. - Use get_dolar_sgs for more flexible, long-term commercial dollar series data. - Save time by listing all available codes with listar_moedas instead of guessing. ## How It Works The bottom line is your AI client gets a direct line to official Brazilian Central Bank exchange data. 1. Connect this Connector to your preferred AI client through the Vinkius dashboard. 2. Ask your agent to find a specific currency rate or a historical trend. 3. Receive the exact buy and sell values directly in your chat. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is the BCB Câmbio — Dólar PTAX, Euro e 150+ Moedas MCP used for?** This Connector gives your AI client direct access to official exchange rates from the Brazilian Central Bank. You can use it to get current prices for the dollar, Euro, and over 150 other currencies for financial reporting or analysis. **Does the BCB Câmbio — Dólar PTAX, Euro e 150+ Moedas MCP require an API key?** No, this Connector doesn't require any API keys. You can connect it and start pulling official Brazilian FX data immediately through your AI client. **Can I use the BCB Câmbio — Dólar PTAX, Euro e 150+ Moedas MCP for historical data?** Yes, you can pull historical dollar series for specific date ranges. It's great for seeing how the BRL has moved over time for research or auditing. **Which currencies are available in the BCB Câmbio — Dólar PTAX, Euro e 150+ Moedas MCP?** It provides access to 150+ currencies, including major ones like the Euro and British Pound, as well as many exotic currencies. You can list all of them to see what's available. **Is the data from BCB Câmbio — Dólar PTAX, Euro e 150+ Moedas MCP official?** Yes, the data comes directly from Brazil's Central Bank. It provides the official PTAX reference rates, which are the standard for Brazilian currency exchange. **How can I use the BCB Câmbio — Dólar PTAX, Euro e 150+ Moedas MCP for long-term trends?** You can use the SGS series tool within this Connector to get more flexible, long-term historical data for the commercial dollar. This is ideal for deep economic modeling. **What is PTAX?** PTAX is the official BRL/USD reference rate calculated by the Central Bank of Brazil. It's computed from daily consultations with foreign exchange dealers and is used as the benchmark for settling FX contracts, derivatives, and international transactions in Brazil. **Can I query currencies other than USD?** Yes! The Central Bank holds an active catalog covering more than 150 different foreign exchange currencies against the Real (BRL). The AI will fetch daily crosses simply by mentioning the currency ticker. **Does it require an API authentication key or setup?** No. The integration interfaces entirely with the Central Bank's open access OData portals. Subscribe the module and engage directly without generating account tokens.