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 Explore historical reference rates, observed trends and common conversion amounts.

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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

Daily observations

1-year low

1.3521 CAD

1-year high

1.4249 CAD

Observed change

+1.55%

USD/CAD historical daily reference rates over the last year
16 Nov 202515 Nov 2026

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

Observed CAD per 1 USD. Periods use the latest available observations within each calendar window.
PeriodLowHighChangeObservations
7 days1.40821.4237+1.10%7
30 days1.39541.4237+0.47%30
90 days1.37631.4249+2.71%90
1 year1.35211.4249+1.55%365

Recent dated reference observations

The latest available published reference observations for USD/CAD. These are indicative rates, not executable transfer quotes.

Most recent 30 dated reference values · CAD per 1 USD
DateCAD per 1 USD
15 Nov 20261.4237
14 Nov 20261.4236
13 Nov 20261.4233
12 Nov 20261.4226
11 Nov 20261.4171
10 Nov 20261.4114
9 Nov 20261.4082
8 Nov 20261.4043
7 Nov 20261.4029
6 Nov 20261.4009
5 Nov 20261.3961
4 Nov 20261.3954
3 Nov 20261.3966
2 Nov 20261.3967
1 Nov 20261.3971
31 Oct 20261.3973
30 Oct 20261.3976
29 Oct 20261.3999
28 Oct 20261.4037
27 Oct 20261.401
26 Oct 20261.401
25 Oct 20261.4002
24 Oct 20261.4005
23 Oct 20261.401
22 Oct 20261.4034
21 Oct 20261.4046
20 Oct 20261.4065
19 Oct 20261.4113
18 Oct 20261.4166
17 Oct 20261.417

Conversion examples

Convert USD to CAD

Examples use the dated reference observation shown above. They exclude conversion margins and transaction fees.

Amount in USDReference value in CAD
1 USD1.4237 CAD
10 USD14.237 CAD
50 USD71.185 CAD
100 USD142.37 CAD
500 USD711.85 CAD
1,000 USD1,423.7 CAD
5,000 USD7,118.5 CAD
10,000 USD14,237 CAD

Convert CAD back to USD

Amount in CADReference value in USD
1 CAD0.702395 USD
10 CAD7.024 USD
50 CAD35.1198 USD
100 CAD70.2395 USD
500 CAD351.1976 USD
1,000 CAD702.3952 USD
5,000 CAD3,511.9758 USD
10,000 CAD7,023.9517 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.

Frequently asked questions

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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