U.S. Dollar / Canadian Dollar

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The US Dollar vs. the Canadian Dollar is a very popular currency pair due to the extremely large amount of cross border trading that occurs between the U.S. and Canada. The CAD is considered to be a commodity currency because of the large amount of natural resources, especially oil, that are mined and exported to southern neighbors. The USDCAD is one of the most traded currency pairs in the world.

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Oscillators
Neutral
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Summary
Neutral
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Neutral
Moving Averages
Neutral
Moving Averages
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Displays a symbol's price movements over previous years to identify recurring trends.

Frequently asked questions


The safest way to trade USDCAD is through a reliable broker. Create an account, fund it, and place a buy order.

You can trade USDCAD directly from TradingView:
– Choose a broker: Explore our supported trading partners and pick one that fits your needs
– Compare options: View available brokers side by side to evaluate fees and features
– Connect your account: Open Supercharts, click "Trade", select your broker, and log in
– Start trading: Place orders without leaving the chart

Tip: If you're new to trading, try paper trading first — it lets you practice strategies in real market conditions without risking funds.
It's worth checking USDCAD rate change for various periods to get the full picture:
– 1 day — +0.07%
– 1 week — −0.11%
– 1 month — −1.57%

USDCAD's all-time low was 1.20069 CAD (Jun 1, 2021), and its highest price is 1.47932 CAD (Feb 3, 2025). Track the dynamics with the latest forex news right on TradingView.
When trading USDCAD, one should keep in mind many factors.

First, analyze the fundamentals:
– Macroeconomic data: Inflation, GDP, employment, and other key indicators in the economies behind both currencies
– Central bank policy: Interest rate decisions and monetary policy from the respective central banks
– Market sentiment: Check what other traders anticipate
– News flow: Geopolitical events and economic releases

Then check technical ratings:
– Today — sell
– 1-week — neutral
– 1-month — buy

Identify the trend, watch key levels (support and resistance), consider volatility and upcoming economic events. Then, you'll be closer to an informed decision.
USDCAD is a major currency pair, meaning it combines one of the world's most traded currencies with the US dollar.

What it means for traders:
– High liquidity: Actively traded with large market participation
– Tight spreads: Typically lower trading costs
– Global relevance: Often reflects major economic trends

What you should remember about major pairs:
– Macro-driven: Influenced by key economic data and central bank decisions
– Stable execution: High volume usually means smoother price movement
– Popular among traders: Widely used for both short-term and long-term strategies

Track rate movements on the USDCAD chart and follow the latest forex news to stay updated.
USDCAD volatility measures how much the exchange rate fluctuates over time, i.e. how quickly and how strongly it moves up or down.

The current volatility rating is 0.41%.

What it means for traders:
– Higher volatility: Larger and faster price swings → higher risk and opportunity
– Lower volatility: More stable price movement → smaller trading ranges
– Market behavior: Volatility often increases during major economic news or central bank decisions

Volatility helps traders estimate risk and position sizing. It's also useful for adapting strategies to market conditions.

How to use volatility:
– Compare volatility across other currency pairs
– Combine with technical analysis (trends, support/resistance)
– Monitor economic events that may increase market movement
USDCAD is quoted as how many CAD (quote currency) it takes to buy one USD (base currency).

For example, if the pair trades at 1.50, it means 1 USD = 1.50 CAD.

What can influence the rate:
– Supply and demand: Driven by trade, investment flows, and speculation
– Economic data: Inflation, GDP, employment reports
– Central bank policy: Interest rates and monetary decisions

Follow these and more events in the Economic Calendar.