Convert 1 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Brazilian Real (BRL)
Exchange rates used for currency conversion updated on November 21st 2024 ( 11/21/2024 )
Below you will find the latest exchange rates for exchanging Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Brazilian Real (BRL) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Brazilian Real (BRL) rates are updated every minute using our advanced technology for live forex currency conversion. Check back in a few days for things to buy with this amount and information about where exactly you can exchange currencies online and offline.
The currency exchange rate, calculated between Botswanan Pula and Brazilian Real on 11/21/2024 is 1 BWP = 0.4225 BRL - AVERAGE intraday quotes were used for this currency conversion.
The Botswana pula (BWP) was first circulated in 1976, is the official currency of Botswana and an unofficial backup currency to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe abandoned their own currency in September 2008 officially for the South African rand, but unofficially accepting the BWP. Each pula is subdivided into 100 thebe.
The BWP is controlled by the central bank of Botswana known as the Bank of Botswana who issues coins in denominations of 5, 10, 25, and 50 thebe and 1, 2, 5 pula as well as banknotes in 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 pula denominations.
Interestingly the word pula is translated as "rain" or "blessing", which in a desert country such as Botswana is oftentimes looked upon as the same. Thebe can be translated to mean "shield".
About Brazilian Real (BRL)
The Brazilian real is symbolized with the R$ sign. Each real, plural reais, is divided into 100 centavos. The Central Bank of Brazil focuses on price stability with monetary policy and uses the USD as their reserve currency.
The BRL is available in banknotes valued at R$2, R$5, R$10, R$20, R$50, R$100 and coins valued at 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, R$1. Both the R$1 banknote and 1 centavo coin were discontinued in 2006, though both remain in use as legal tender.
