Rates and Statistics

Following are Bank of Canada exchange rates expressed in RSS format. More specifically, they are in RSS-CB format, an extension of RSS 1.0 designed for use by central banks. Developed by the Bank of Canada, Federal Reserve, Bank for International Settlements and Banco de Mexico, RSS-CB contains extra metadata that is helpful when aggregating information from RSS-CB feeds. Note, however, that these feeds should work correctly in any RSS reader currrently available.

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* Effective 1 January 2008, the Venezuelan bolivar has been redenominated and is referred to as the bolivar fuerte, quoted to four decimal places.

** Effective 1 January 2009, the euro replaces the Slovak koruna.

What is RSS?

RSS is an XML-based format for distributing web content.

Why use RSS?

RSS is an easy way to keep track of what's new on the Bank's site.

What tools do I need to use RSS?

You need a "reader" designed to display RSS. Many readers are available as desktop software, but some are web based (such as Google Reader.) As well, many newer web browsers, such as Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox, have the built-in ability to subscribe to and display RSS feeds.

How can I sign up Bank of Canada RSS feeds?

Follow the instructions for your particular RSS reader on how to subscribe to feeds.