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Currency market 2026-08-14: European Central Bank reference rates for USD/CAD, NZD/USD and major pairs
An overview of official European Central Bank reference rates recorded on 14 August 2026, including movements in USD/CAD, NZD/USD and other major currency pairs.
USD/CAD and NZD/USD reference rates
On 14 August 2026, the European Central Bank published its reference rates for the USD/CAD and NZD/USD currency pairs at 1.3875 and 0.5889, respectively (European Central Bank). The USD/CAD rate represented a 0.53% decrease, while the NZD/USD rate marked a 0.76% increase, compared to the previous day's fixings on 13 August 2026 (European Central Bank).
EUR and GBP currency pairs
The European Central Bank's reference rates on 14 August 2026 showed the EUR/USD at 1.1567, up 0.29% from the previous day's fixing (European Central Bank). The GBP/USD reference rate rose 0.33% to 1.3537 (European Central Bank). In euro-based cross-currency pairs, the EUR/GBP rate fell 0.05% to 0.8545, while the EUR/CHF rate gained 0.18% to 0.939, and the EUR/PLN rate increased 0.05% to 4.3068 (European Central Bank).
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JPY and CHF fixing rates
On 14 August 2026, the European Central Bank's reference rates were set at 159.01 for USD/JPY, a 0.2% decrease, and 0.8118 for USD/CHF, a 0.1% decline, compared to the 13 August 2026 fixings (European Central Bank). The EUR/JPY reference rate rose 0.09% to 183.93, and the GBP/JPY rate increased 0.13% to 215.25 (European Central Bank).
AUD, SGD and ZAR exchange rates
The European Central Bank's reference rates on 14 August 2026 were as follows: AUD/USD at 0.7082, up 0.43% (European Central Bank); USD/ZAR at 16.165, a 0.29% increase (European Central Bank); and USD/SGD at 1.2781, a 0.16% decrease (European Central Bank).
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Frequently asked questions
What were the ECB reference rates for USD/CAD and NZD/USD on 14 August 2026?
On 14 August 2026, the ECB reference rate for USD/CAD was 1.3875, a 0.53% decrease, and for NZD/USD was 0.5889, a 0.76% increase from the previous day.
How did EUR/USD and GBP/USD change on 14 August 2026?
EUR/USD rose 0.29% to 1.1567 and GBP/USD rose 0.33% to 1.3537 compared to the 13 August 2026 fixings.
What were the JPY and CHF fixing rates on 14 August 2026?
USD/JPY was set at 159.01, down 0.2%, and USD/CHF at 0.8118, down 0.1%, while EUR/JPY rose 0.09% to 183.93 and GBP/JPY increased 0.13% to 215.25.
What were the AUD, SGD and ZAR exchange rates on 14 August 2026?
AUD/USD was 0.7082, up 0.43%; USD/ZAR was 16.165, up 0.29%; and USD/SGD was 1.2781, down 0.16% from the previous day.
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