Published foreign exchange reference rate
USD to CAD Exchange Rate – Convert US Dollars to Canadian Dollars
Convert US dollar to Canadian dollar. Explore historical reference rates, observed trends and common conversion amounts.
1 USD ≈ 1.4237 CAD
Published reference rate · 15 Nov 2026 · Frankfurter
Indicative reference only. Not a live transaction rate or guaranteed payout quote.
Exchange-rate overview
Understanding USD/CAD
USD/CAD indicates the number of Canadian dollars represented by one US dollar at the published observation. It is useful when a US-dollar subscription, supplier invoice or travel budget must be assessed in Canadian dollars.
Start with the invoice currency. If the bill is in CAD and the budget is in USD, multiply the dollar amount by the USD/CAD reference rate, then compare the result with the Canadian dollars a provider would actually deliver.
Cross-border US and Canadian pricing
A rise in USD/CAD indicates more Canadian dollars per US dollar. This can change the indicative Canadian-dollar value of a US-funded expense even when the US-dollar sticker price stays constant. For a real cross-border payment, bank spreads, card conversion rules and fees may affect the final amount.
Observed historical data
USD/CAD historical exchange rates
1-year low
1.3521 CAD
1-year high
1.4249 CAD
Observed change
+1.55%
The series uses dated reference values returned by Frankfurter. Some dates may repeat earlier published information, including on non-trading days. Finlazo does not generate intermediate prices. Change is calculated between the first and last returned values in the selected period.
Historical performance by period
| Period | Low | High | Change | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 1.4082 | 1.4237 | +1.10% | 7 |
| 30 days | 1.3954 | 1.4237 | +0.47% | 30 |
| 90 days | 1.3763 | 1.4249 | +2.71% | 90 |
| 1 year | 1.3521 | 1.4249 | +1.55% | 365 |
Recent dated reference observations
The latest available published reference observations for USD/CAD. These are indicative rates, not executable transfer quotes.
| Date | CAD per 1 USD |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2026 | 1.4237 |
| 14 Nov 2026 | 1.4236 |
| 13 Nov 2026 | 1.4233 |
| 12 Nov 2026 | 1.4226 |
| 11 Nov 2026 | 1.4171 |
| 10 Nov 2026 | 1.4114 |
| 9 Nov 2026 | 1.4082 |
| 8 Nov 2026 | 1.4043 |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 1.4029 |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 1.4009 |
| 5 Nov 2026 | 1.3961 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 1.3954 |
| 3 Nov 2026 | 1.3966 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 1.3967 |
| 1 Nov 2026 | 1.3971 |
| 31 Oct 2026 | 1.3973 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | 1.3976 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | 1.3999 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | 1.4037 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | 1.401 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 1.401 |
| 25 Oct 2026 | 1.4002 |
| 24 Oct 2026 | 1.4005 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | 1.401 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | 1.4034 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | 1.4046 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | 1.4065 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 1.4113 |
| 18 Oct 2026 | 1.4166 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | 1.417 |
Conversion examples
Convert USD to CAD
Examples use the dated reference observation shown above. They exclude conversion margins and transaction fees.
| Amount in USD | Reference value in CAD |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 1.4237 CAD |
| 10 USD | 14.237 CAD |
| 50 USD | 71.185 CAD |
| 100 USD | 142.37 CAD |
| 500 USD | 711.85 CAD |
| 1,000 USD | 1,423.7 CAD |
| 5,000 USD | 7,118.5 CAD |
| 10,000 USD | 14,237 CAD |
Convert CAD back to USD
| Amount in CAD | Reference value in USD |
|---|---|
| 1 CAD | 0.702395 USD |
| 10 CAD | 7.024 USD |
| 50 CAD | 35.1198 USD |
| 100 CAD | 70.2395 USD |
| 500 CAD | 351.1976 USD |
| 1,000 CAD | 702.3952 USD |
| 5,000 CAD | 3,511.9758 USD |
| 10,000 CAD | 7,023.9517 USD |
Data source and methodology
Finlazo retrieves published daily FX reference observations from Frankfurter. The date beside the rate is the source observation date, not the time a transfer can be executed. Data may not update on weekends or holidays.
Historical highs, lows and percentage changes are calculated from dated values returned by Frankfurter. The source may repeat earlier observations on some calendar dates. Finlazo does not invent values or treat missing data as zero. These figures are for research and estimation, not guaranteed exchange or payout prices.
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How much is 1 USD in CAD?
At the published reference observation dated 2026-11-15, 1 USD equals approximately 1.4237 CAD. This is an indicative reference value, not a transfer quote.
Does the USD/CAD rate update live?
No. This page reports dated daily reference observations from Frankfurter. It is not a live tradable price or an intraday feed.
What does the USD/CAD historical chart show?
Dated reference values returned by Frankfurter, where available. Values may carry forward earlier published information; the chart is not a record of fresh market trades every day.
Will I receive this exact exchange rate when sending money?
Not necessarily. Providers may use different execution rates and charge transaction fees or a conversion spread. Confirm the final recipient amount before transferring.
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