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    CAD to USD 2025 Forecasts

    Analysis of recent loonie → dollar forecasts for 2025. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest Canadian dollar to US dollar performance and trends.

     

    Forecasts for CAD to USD

     

    The CAD to USD exchange rate has recently faced significant pressures, influenced primarily by fluctuations in oil prices and macroeconomic developments in the United States. The Canadian dollar (CAD) has struggled amid declining oil prices, trading at 0.7158, which is 1.1% above its three-month average of 0.7078. Analysts note that cad price movements are intimately tied to oil, a crucial export for Canada. With recent oil prices dropping to 65.41 USD per barrel—5.0% below their three-month average—further weakness in the loonie is anticipated if crude continues its downward trajectory.

    Simultaneously, the U.S. dollar (USD) remains under pressure following unexpectedly weak inflation data, contributing to a general bearish sentiment towards the currency. Comments from President Trump, advocating for lower interest rates, combined with a bleak retail sales outlook, have exacerbated the situation. As the dollar loses ground, some market experts suggest that the ongoing trade strategies, including high tariffs against several nations, may further complicate its recovery.

    The interplay between these two currencies highlights the vulnerability of the CAD to commodity price movements, particularly oil. Market forecasts indicate that the CAD's performance will hinge not only on oil price shifts but also on the Federal Reserve's policy direction and the broader U.S. economic landscape. Economists suggest that any significant movement in USD driven by interest rate policy or economic data could directly impact the CAD, especially as both economies navigate current geopolitical tensions and trade dynamics.

    Overall, the outlook for the CAD to USD rate remains uncertain. Forex analysts emphasize the importance of watching both oil market trends and U.S. economic indicators closely as these will be pivotal in influencing future exchange rate movements in the months ahead. As such, businesses and individuals engaged in international transactions should remain alert to these developments to optimize their financial strategies.

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    CAD to USD Market Data

    Canadian dollar (CAD) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

     
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    CAD to USD at 0.7158 is 1.1% above its 3-month average of 0.7078, having traded in a quite stable 5.3% range from 0.6892 to 0.7258
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    DateCAD/USDChangePeriod
    02 May 2025
    0.7236
    0.9% 2 Week
    15 Feb 2025
    0.7052
    1.7% 3 Month
    16 May 2024
    0.7345
    2.4% 1 Year
    17 May 2020
    0.7096
    1.1% 5 Year
    19 May 2015
    0.8198
    12.5% 10 Year
    21 May 2005
    0.7916
    9.4% 20 Year
    CAD/USD historic rates & change to 16-May-2025
     

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