Weekly FX · Foreign exchange · 3 min read · Updated October 2026

USD/CAD this week: little changed after Thanksgiving

USD/CAD was almost unchanged in the week to 13 October 2026, edging down 0.03% to 1.4222, in a holiday-shortened week. The Canadian dollar gained 0.61% against the euro and 0.23% against the pound.

Key takeaways

  • USD/CAD: 1.4222, down 0.03% on the week.
  • EUR/CAD fell 0.61% to 1.5919.
  • GBP/CAD fell 0.23% to 1.8841.
  • No Bank of Canada rate on 12 October (Thanksgiving).

The week in rates

Pair13 Oct 2026Week change
USD/CAD1.4222−0.03%
EUR/CAD1.5919−0.61%
GBP/CAD1.8841−0.23%

USD/CAD traded between 1.4222 (13 October) and 1.4271 (9 October). Markets in Canada were closed on 12 October for Thanksgiving.

What it means for payments

  • Paying US suppliers: costs were steady through the week.
  • Paying euro suppliers: euro invoices became slightly cheaper in CAD.

We report what happened, not where rates are heading.

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FAQs

Why is there no rate for 12 October?

The Bank of Canada doesn’t publish rates on Canadian statutory holidays, and 12 October 2026 was Thanksgiving.

Does Treasi forecast exchange rates?

No. Treasi reports what rates did and what that means for payments.

Sources: Bank of Canada daily exchange rates, 6–13 October 2026.

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