Historical US Dollar to Canadian Dollar exchange rates for the full year 2026
| Date | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 1.3801 | +0.225% |
| May 21, 2026 | 1.3770 | +0.087% |
| May 20, 2026 | 1.3758 | +0.015% |
| May 19, 2026 | 1.3756 | +0.109% |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.3741 | -0.109% |
| May 15, 2026 | 1.3756 | +0.233% |
| May 14, 2026 | 1.3724 | +0.241% |
| May 13, 2026 | 1.3691 | -0.109% |
| May 12, 2026 | 1.3706 | +0.285% |
| May 11, 2026 | 1.3667 | +0.066% |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.3658 | +0.220% |
| May 7, 2026 | 1.3628 | +0.191% |
| May 6, 2026 | 1.3602 | -0.095% |
| May 5, 2026 | 1.3615 | +0.000% |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.3615 | -0.388% |
| April 30, 2026 | 1.3668 | -0.044% |
| April 29, 2026 | 1.3674 | -0.015% |
| April 28, 2026 | 1.3676 | +0.559% |
| April 27, 2026 | 1.3600 | -0.592% |
| April 24, 2026 | 1.3681 | +0.080% |
| April 23, 2026 | 1.3670 | +0.029% |
| April 22, 2026 | 1.3666 | +0.066% |
| April 21, 2026 | 1.3657 | -0.277% |
| April 20, 2026 | 1.3695 | +0.168% |
| April 17, 2026 | 1.3672 | -0.408% |
| April 16, 2026 | 1.3728 | -0.392% |
| April 15, 2026 | 1.3782 | +0.174% |
| April 14, 2026 | 1.3758 | -0.628% |
| April 13, 2026 | 1.3845 | +0.166% |
| April 10, 2026 | 1.3822 | -0.152% |
| April 9, 2026 | 1.3843 | -0.123% |
| April 8, 2026 | 1.3860 | -0.374% |
| April 7, 2026 | 1.3912 | +0.022% |
| April 2, 2026 | 1.3909 | +0.108% |
| April 1, 2026 | 1.3894 | -0.294% |
| March 31, 2026 | 1.3935 | +0.101% |
| March 30, 2026 | 1.3921 | +0.368% |
| March 27, 2026 | 1.3870 | +0.253% |
| March 26, 2026 | 1.3835 | +0.377% |
| March 25, 2026 | 1.3783 | +0.247% |
| March 24, 2026 | 1.3749 | +0.299% |
| March 23, 2026 | 1.3708 | -0.058% |
| March 20, 2026 | 1.3716 | -0.073% |
| March 19, 2026 | 1.3726 | +0.066% |
| March 18, 2026 | 1.3717 | +0.080% |
| March 17, 2026 | 1.3706 | +0.183% |
| March 16, 2026 | 1.3681 | -0.161% |
| March 13, 2026 | 1.3703 | +0.743% |
| March 12, 2026 | 1.3602 | +0.066% |
| March 11, 2026 | 1.3593 | +0.295% |
| March 10, 2026 | 1.3553 | -0.125% |
| March 9, 2026 | 1.3570 | -0.593% |
| March 6, 2026 | 1.3651 | +0.198% |
| March 5, 2026 | 1.3624 | -0.249% |
| March 4, 2026 | 1.3658 | -0.197% |
| March 3, 2026 | 1.3685 | +0.110% |
| March 2, 2026 | 1.3670 | -0.007% |
| February 27, 2026 | 1.3671 | -0.022% |
| February 26, 2026 | 1.3674 | -0.124% |
| February 25, 2026 | 1.3691 | -0.146% |
| February 24, 2026 | 1.3711 | +0.153% |
| February 23, 2026 | 1.3690 | -0.022% |
| February 20, 2026 | 1.3693 | -0.088% |
| February 19, 2026 | 1.3705 | +0.432% |
| February 18, 2026 | 1.3646 | -0.073% |
| February 17, 2026 | 1.3656 | +0.213% |
| February 16, 2026 | 1.3627 | +0.022% |
| February 13, 2026 | 1.3624 | +0.302% |
| February 12, 2026 | 1.3583 | +0.162% |
| February 11, 2026 | 1.3561 | -0.074% |
| February 10, 2026 | 1.3571 | -0.272% |
| February 9, 2026 | 1.3608 | -0.424% |
| February 6, 2026 | 1.3666 | -0.132% |
| February 5, 2026 | 1.3684 | +0.227% |
| February 4, 2026 | 1.3653 | -0.022% |
| February 3, 2026 | 1.3656 | +0.073% |
| February 2, 2026 | 1.3646 | +0.895% |
| January 30, 2026 | 1.3525 | +0.007% |
| January 29, 2026 | 1.3524 | -0.295% |
| January 28, 2026 | 1.3564 | -0.833% |
| January 27, 2026 | 1.3678 | -0.248% |
| January 26, 2026 | 1.3712 | -0.371% |
| January 23, 2026 | 1.3763 | -0.369% |
| January 22, 2026 | 1.3814 | +0.152% |
| January 21, 2026 | 1.3793 | -0.239% |
| January 20, 2026 | 1.3826 | -0.418% |
| January 19, 2026 | 1.3884 | -0.036% |
| January 16, 2026 | 1.3889 | -0.108% |
| January 15, 2026 | 1.3904 | +0.187% |
| January 14, 2026 | 1.3878 | +0.007% |
| January 13, 2026 | 1.3877 | +0.036% |
| January 12, 2026 | 1.3872 | -0.079% |
| January 9, 2026 | 1.3883 | +0.159% |
| January 8, 2026 | 1.3861 | +0.377% |
| January 7, 2026 | 1.3809 | +0.232% |
| January 6, 2026 | 1.3777 | -0.109% |
| January 5, 2026 | 1.3792 | +0.430% |
| January 2, 2026 | 1.3733 | +0.299% |
| December 31, 2025 | 1.3692 | — |
The USD/CAD exchange rate averaged 1.3719 in 2026, trading between a low of 1.3524 and a high of 1.3935,a range of 3.0% over the year. The rate rose by 0.80% over the full year, from 1.3692 at the opening of 2026 to 1.3801 at year-end.
Q1 (2026): January through March averaged 1.3765, a +0.53% move from the 2026 opening rate of 1.3692.
Q2 (2026): April through June averaged 1.3645, down 0.87% from Q1.
Q3 (2026): July through September averaged 1.3784, a +1.02% change from Q2.
Q4 (2026): October through December averaged 1.3686, closing the year at 1.3801, a 0.80% gain for USD against CAD from the 2026 open.
Annualized volatility for USD/CAD in 2026 was 4.4%, calculated as the annualized standard deviation of daily log returns across 99 trading days. For reference, major currency pairs average 5–10% annualized volatility in calm years and 12–20% during significant policy or market disruptions. Volatility above 10% generally indicates conditions where hedging currency exposure was material for businesses and travelers with significant USD/CAD exposure.
| Month | Avg Rate | High | Low | vs Prior Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3779 | 1.3904 | 1.3524 | — |
| February | 1.3651 | 1.3711 | 1.3561 | -0.93% |
| March | 1.3712 | 1.3935 | 1.3553 | +0.45% |
| April | 1.3751 | 1.3912 | 1.3600 | +0.28% |
| May | 1.3699 | 1.3801 | 1.3602 | -0.37% |
What was the USD to CAD exchange rate in 2026?
The USD/CAD rate averaged 1.3719 in 2026, ranging from a low of 1.3524 to a high of 1.3935.
What was the highest USD/CAD rate in 2026?
The highest USD to CAD rate recorded in 2026 was 1.3935. The lowest was 1.3524.
How much did the USD/CAD rate change in 2026?
The USD/CAD rate rose by 0.80% in 2026, from 1.3692 to 1.3801.
What was the USD/CAD annual trading range in 2026?
The USD/CAD pair traded in a range of 1.3524 to 1.3935 in 2026,a spread of 3.0% between the year's low and high.
Was 2026 a good year to exchange USD to CAD?
The USD/CAD rate rose 0.80% over 2026, closing at 1.3801. For those converting USD to CAD, the year-end rate was more favorable than the start of year. Historical data like this can provide useful context when planning future currency exchanges.
Where can I find USD/CAD rates for other years?
LiveRates.io provides complete daily historical rates for USD/CAD going back to 2000. Use the year navigation above to view adjacent years, or visit the main USD to CAD page for current rates, a 30-day chart, and links to all available historical years.