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Currency market 2026-08-24: USD/CAD advances as US dollar gains against majors
European Central Bank reference rates for 24 August 2026 show USD/CAD rising 0.8 per cent alongside broader US dollar strength against key currencies.
USD/CAD and major US dollar pairs on 24 August 2026
The ECB reference rate for USD/CAD was 1.3849 on 24 August 2026 (European Central Bank), up 0.8 per cent from the 21 August fixing (European Central Bank).
The ECB fixing for EUR/USD was 1.1664 on 24 August 2026 (European Central Bank), down 0.3 per cent from 21 August (European Central Bank).
The ECB reference rate for GBP/USD was 1.3634 on 24 August 2026 (European Central Bank), a 0.16 per cent decrease from 21 August (European Central Bank).
Japanese yen and Swiss franc exchange rates
ECB reference rates for the 2026-08-24 fixing show USD/JPY at 159.12, up 0.27% from 2026-08-21 (ECB); EUR/JPY at 185.6, down 0.03% (ECB); and GBP/JPY at 216.95, up 0.11% (ECB).
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USD/CHF rose 0.4% to 0.8026 on 2026-08-24 from the 2026-08-21 fixing (ECB), while EUR/CHF gained 0.1% to 0.9362 (ECB).
European cross-currency reference rates
The ECB reported reference rates for the 24 August 2026 fixing, detailing European cross rates versus the 21 August fixing (ECB).
EUR/GBP was 0.8555 on 24 August 2026 (ECB), down 0.14% from 21 August (ECB).
EUR/PLN was unchanged at 4.3078 on 24 August 2026 (ECB), flat versus 21 August (ECB).
Asia-Pacific and emerging market currency pairs
AUD/USD fell 0.09% to 0.7162 on 2026-08-24 versus 2026-08-21 (ECB), while NZD/USD dropped 0.43% to 0.5961 (ECB).
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USD/SGD rose 0.17% to 1.2705 on 2026-08-24 from 2026-08-21 (ECB), whereas USD/ZAR slipped 0.01% to 16.003 (ECB).
Frequently asked questions
What was the ECB reference rate for USD/CAD on 24 August 2026?
The ECB reference rate for USD/CAD was 1.3849 on 24 August 2026, up 0.8 per cent from the 21 August fixing.
How did EUR/USD change between 21 August and 24 August 2026?
The ECB fixing for EUR/USD was 1.1664 on 24 August 2026, down 0.3 per cent from 21 August.
What were the USD/JPY and EUR/JPY rates on 24 August 2026?
ECB reference rates for 24 August 2026 show USD/JPY at 159.12 and EUR/JPY at 185.6.
Did AUD/USD and NZD/USD rise or fall on 24 August 2026?
AUD/USD fell 0.09% to 0.7162 and NZD/USD dropped 0.43% to 0.5961 on 24 August 2026 versus 21 August.
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