The dollar jumped more than 1% against the real on Friday morning, following the movement of strong risk aversion in international financial markets as the prospect of rising interest rates in major economies fed fears of recession.
At 9:11 am (Brasília), the spot dollar advanced 1.11% to 5.1727 reais on sale.
On the B3 (BVMF:B3SA3), at 9:11 am (Brasília), the future dollar contract of first maturity was up 1.07% at 5.1825 reais.
The day before, the U.S. currency fell 1.12% to 5.1157 reals, renewing its lowest level for closing since the last day 12 (5.0983 reals).