What is USD/CAD?

USD/CAD is the forex ticker that represents the US Dollar-Canadian Dollar currency pair. The USD/CAD rate, as indicated on the live chart, shows traders how many Canadian Dollars are required to buy one US Dollar. Follow the USD/CAD chart for live prices and stay up to date with the latest USD/CAD news, forecasts and analysis.

What does a positive CAD value mean?

A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some volatility for the USDCAD. If a steady demand in exchange for CAD exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the CAD.

Why is CAD considered a commodity currency?

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.

Why is the EUR/CAD a good currency?

Throughout history there have been numerous times the euro has been used as a funding currency during times of global economic uncertainty. The EUR/CAD typically has a slightly higher average true range than the majors, offering more opportunities to intra-day traders & swing traders alike. Daily Classical Pivot Points. Last Updated: Nov 10, 2023