The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Desjardins currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
Compare Desjardins Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money
The live mid-rate USD to CAD exchange rate is 1.3782.
USD to CAD Market Data
US dollar (USD) to Canadian dollar (CAD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Is the USD to CAD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar is to review how the USD/CAD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to CAD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
USD/CAD
Change
Period
21 Jul 2025
1.3676
0.7% ▲
2 Week
06 May 2025
1.3772
0% ▲
3 Month
04 Aug 2024
1.3882
0.8% ▼
1 Year
05 Aug 2020
1.3266
3.8% ▲
5 Year
07 Aug 2015
1.3139
4.8% ▲
10 Year
09 Aug 2005
1.2141
13.5% ▲
20 Year
USD/CAD historic rates & change to 04-Aug-2025
USD/CAD is at 1.3778, slightly above the 3-month avg, as negative sentiment around the USD grows after weak July jobs data. Analysts warn of potential Fed rate cuts due to labor market woes. Oil prices are up, but trade tensions loom, keeping CAD outlook cautious
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USD to CAD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much US dollar are worth in Canadian dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
The standard OFX USD-CAD rate is 1.3528, -1.8% from the mid-rate. Visit OFX here to secure the better rate.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
US dollar (USD) to Canadian dollar (CAD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Desjardins - Dollar to Loonie comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
Desjardins and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-CAD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do Desjardins USD-CAD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
USD to CAD - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to CAD exchange rate is OFX at 1.3713, -0.5% from the latest mid-market rate 1.3782.
The next best is XE at 1.37, -0.59% from the mid-rate.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks like Desjardins often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.