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CAD to PHP Forecast 2026-2030: Prediction and Analysis

Date Icon 23 January 2026
Review Icon Written by: Samer Hasn
Time Icon 10 minutes read

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    The CAD to PHP forecast for 2026-2030 points to mostly sideways movement, with a slight downside bias for the Canadian dollar. The pair is driven more by global monetary trends and US dollar moves than by Canada–Philippines trade, which is relatively small.

    Stronger economic growth in the Philippines and higher interest rates help support the peso, while softer momentum in Canada limits CAD upside. Oil prices and global risk sentiment also play a big role. Overall, CAD/PHP is expected to stay range-bound rather than develop a strong long-term trend.

    CAD PHP forecast dynamics are shaped by asymmetric monetary cycles, differing growth trajectories, and the structural dominance of the US dollar in cross-currency valuation. The Canadian Dollar vs Philippine Peso forecast reflects relative positioning rather than direct bilateral trade influence, with valuation transmitted primarily through USD linked channels.

    In this article, I will examine the CAD to PHP forecast 2026-2030 and also cover the projection issued by central global banks and financial institutions across short term, medium term, and long-term horizons.

    Key Takeaways

    • The CAD/PHP forecast is primarily driven by global monetary conditions and US dollar transmission rather than bilateral Canada–Philippines trade, which remains too small to influence the exchange rate materially.

    • Forecasts for 2026-2030 point to range-bound behavior with a mild downside bias for the Canadian dollar, as structurally stronger Philippine growth and prolonged restrictive policy limit sustained CAD appreciation. Institutional projections cluster around the low 40s, reinforcing the absence of a strong directional trend.

    • Commodity dynamics and global risk sentiment play an outsized role in CAD to PHP forecast, with oil prices and emerging Asia equity performance showing stronger explanatory power than domestic equity markets or bilateral fundamentals.

    1. CAD/PHP Forecast

    CAD to PHP forecasts broadly indicate a range of stability through 2026, followed by a gradual downside bias into 2027 and beyond.

    Average CAD PHP forecast projections cluster around the 41.0–43.5 range in early 2026, reflecting offsetting forces between Canada’s late cycle slowdown and resilient Philippine growth.

    These CAD to PHP forecasts emerges as the Bank of Canada approaches policy normalization, while the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas maintains a restrictive stance for longer.

    The resulting yield compression limits sustained CAD strength against the Peso, anchoring the CAD to PHP within a narrow valuation corridor.

    Period

    CAD / PHP Forecast

    Mar, 2026

    41.77

    Jun, 2026

    41.77

    Sep, 2026

    41.91

    Dec, 2026

    42.30

    Mar, 2027

    40.96

    Jun, 2027

    40.88

    Sep, 2027

    40.77

    Dec, 2027

    40.73

    Mar, 2028

    40.08

    Jun, 2028

    40.38

    Dec, 2028

    41.47

    cad-php-indirect-average-estimate-forecast

     

    2. CAD to PHP exchange rate

    The CAD to PHP exchange rate has historically exhibited low directional momentum and muted volatility. This behavior reflects the pair’s indirect construction through USD/CAD and USD/PHP rather than organic bilateral flows.

    Over recent cycles, CAD/PHP movements have been driven by shifts in US dollar liquidity, global risk appetite, and emerging market flows. As a result, the Canadian Dollar vs. the Philippine Peso has traded more as a relative-value instrument than as a growth-sensitive currency pair.

    canadian-dollar-to-philippine-peso-historical-performance

    Source: TradingView

     

    3. Short Term Forecast CAD/PHP (next week and next month)

    Near-term CAD to PHP forecast expectations point to consolidation around current levels of 42-43. The CAD to PHP exchange rate forecast remains sensitive to US dollar fluctuations rather than domestic Canadian or Philippine data surprises.

    In the coming weeks, modest upside risks exist if USD/PHP softens faster than USD/CAD amid improving risk of sentiment. However, despite a clear break in the US dollar direction, the CAD to PHP rate forecast is likely to remain in range bound.

     

    4. Medium Term Forecast CAD/PHP (3-6 months)

    Medium-term CAD to PHP forecast projections suggest mild appreciation pressure into mid-2026. Institutional forecasts cluster between 41.4 and 42.7 by June and September 2026, driven by gradual easing expectations in the Philippines later in the cycle.

    Despite this, the Canadian Dollar strength remains constrained by slowing domestic momentum and softer assumptions on commodity prices. The forecast CAD to PHP reflects balance rather than trend acceleration during this horizon.

     

    5. Long Term Forecasts CAD/PHP (Next 5 Years)

    Below is a summary of selected CAD to PHP forecast projections from major global financial institutions through 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030.

     

    5.1. CAD to PHP Forecast 2026

    Forecasts for 2026 show a wide but stable valuation range for the CAD to PHP. By March 2026, projections span from 41.18 at Credit Agricole to 42.39 at ING, reflecting differing assumptions around US dollar softness and Philippine monetary rigidity.

    By December 2026, dispersion increased, with ING and MUFG projecting levels above 43.3, while DBS and Westpac remain closer to 41.2. This divergence highlights uncertainty about the timing of Philippine rate cuts relative to Canada’s deceleration in growth.

     

    5.2. CAD to PHP Forecast 2027

    The PHP to CAD forecast for 2027 leans toward a gradual depreciation of the Canadian Dollar. DBS maintains relative stability near 41.7, while Westpac projects a steady decline toward 39.8 by year-end.

    This split reflects contrasting views on emerging-market capital inflows and the strength of Philippine domestic demand. On balance, the CAD to PHP peso forecast tilts modestly lower through 2027.

     

    5.3. CAD to PHP Forecast 2028

    Longer-term CAD to PHP forecasts narrows again in 2028. Westpac places the pair between 40.1 and 40.4, indicating a lower equilibrium level compared to 2026.

    This adjustment reflects assumptions of structurally stronger Philippine growth and normalization of Canadian terms of trade. The CAD to PHP forecast, therefore, transitions from cyclical balance to mild structural re-pricing.

     

    5.4. CAD to PHP Forecast 2029

    For 2029, limited projections suggest renewed stability. DBS maintains a steady estimate near 41.2, implying that earlier pressures may have played out.

    This forecast assumes a mature global cycle with reduced policy divergence. As a result, CAD to PHP forecast is expected to trade within a compressed range rather than resume directional moves.

     

    5.5. CAD to PHP Forecast 2030

    By 2030, DBS projects the CAD to PHP near 41.2. This level suggests long-term anchoring rather than a continuation of the trend.

    Accordingly, the exchange rate CAD to PHP forecast for 2030 should be interpreted as a structural midpoint rather than a directional signal. Long-run valuation will remain sensitive to global liquidity and US dollar dominance.

    Period

    Forecasting Body

    USD/CAD

    USD/PHP

    CAD / PHP Forecast

    Mar 2026

    Credit Agricole

    1.36

    56.00

    41.18

    DBS

    1.38

    57.50

    41.67

    ING

    1.38

    58.50

    42.39

    MUFG

    1.39

    58.00

    41.73

    Westpac

    1.39

    58.20

    41.87

    Jun 2026

    Credit Agricole

    1.36

    56.30

    41.40

    DBS

    1.36

    56.40

    41.47

    ING

    1.39

    58.75

    42.27

    MUFG

    1.38

    58.00

    42.03

    Westpac

    1.38

    57.50

    41.67

    Sep 2026

    Credit Agricole

    1.35

    56.50

    41.85

    DBS

    1.35

    55.30

    40.96

    ING

    1.38

    58.75

    42.57

    MUFG

    1.37

    58.50

    42.70

    Westpac

    1.37

    56.80

    41.46

    Dec 2026

    Credit Agricole

    1.35

    57.00

    42.22

    DBS

    1.35

    55.60

    41.19

    ING

    1.36

    59.00

    43.38

    MUFG

    1.35

    58.80

    43.56

    Westpac

    1.36

    56.00

    41.18

    Mar 2027

    DBS

    1.36

    56.00

    41.18

     

    Westpac

    1.35

    55.00

    40.74

    Jun 2027

    DBS

    1.36

    56.40

    41.47

     

    Westpac

    1.34

    54.00

    40.30

    Sep 2027

    DBS

    1.36

    56.70

    41.69

     

    Westpac

    1.33

    53.00

    39.85

    Dec 2027

    DBS

    1.36

    56.70

    41.69

     

    Westpac

    1.32

    52.50

    39.77

    Mar 2028

    Westpac

    1.31

    52.50

    40.08

    Jun 2028

    Westpac

    1.30

    52.50

    40.38

    Dec 2028

    DBS

    1.36

    56.40

    41.47

    Dec 2029

    DBS

    1.36

    56.00

    41.18

    Dec 2030

    DBS

    1.35

    55.60

    41.19

     

     

    6. Fundamental Outlook Monthly, Quarterly, Annually

    From a Canadian perspective, slowing growth and cooling inflation reduce the scope for sustained currency strength. The Bank of Canada’s policy path appears closer to neutral, limiting yield support for the Canadian Dollar.

    In contrast, the Philippines continues to benefit from robust domestic demand and favorable demographics. This asymmetry underpins medium-term support for the Peso within CAD PHP forecasts.

     

    7. Historical patterns CAD/PHP (Last 5 Years)

    Over the past five years, CAD PHP has exhibited limited trend persistence and episodic spikes in volatility. Global shocks rather than domestic fundamentals drove major movements.

    Seasonally, volatility tends to increase (wider return swing) during periods of global risk repricing, particularly when US yields and oil prices move sharply. Outside these episodes, the CAD to PHP has historically reverted to mean levels.

    cad-php-weekly-percentage-return

    Source: TradingView

     

    8. CAD to PHP Currency Driving Factors

    8.1. Economic drivers: Does trade really matter here?

    Trade flows between Canada and the Philippines are relatively modest and have a limited impact on the CAD/PHP exchange rate. In 2023, Canada exported about $1.06 billion to the Philippines, primarily in meat, cereals, ores, and wood products, while the Philippines exported $1.59 billion to Canada, led by electrical machinery and precious metals, according to OEC data.

    The total bilateral merchandise trade reached $3.4 billion in 2023. Despite deepening institutional ties and Canada’s investment of around $844 million in the Philippines, these trade volumes are too small to influence currency dynamics significantly. Instead, CAD/PHP fluctuations are primarily driven by domestic monetary policy, growth differentials, capital flows, and global risk sentiment.

     

    8.2. Interest rates and yield differentials

    Interest rate differentials might play a role in shaping forecasts for the exchange rate between the Canadian Dollar (CAD) and the Philippine Peso (PHP). As Canada moves closer to easing interest rates to stimulate growth, the Philippines continues to maintain a more restrictive monetary stance. This restrictive environment in the Philippines is essential for anchoring inflation expectations and controlling price levels.

    The current yield structure, which reflects higher interest rates in the Philippines relative to Canada, creates a favorable scenario for the Peso when adjusted for carry trade strategies. As a result, investors may find the Peso more attractive, adding downward pressure on the value of the Canadian Dollar against the Philippine Peso over time.

    ca-ph-10-year-government-bond-yield-spread

    Source: TradingView

     

    8.3. Risk sentiment and global liquidity.

    Global risk appetite significantly influences the pricing of the CAD/PHP exchange rate. When the U.S. dollar weakens, both the Canadian dollar (CAD) and the Philippine peso (PHP) can rise, but the peso often performs better due to an influx of capital.

    On the other hand, during periods of heightened risk aversion, the CAD/PHP exchange rate typically decreases not just because of weakness in the Canadian dollar, but more because of stronger dynamics between the U.S. dollar and the Philippine peso.

     

    9. Upcoming Economic Events

    Date

    Event

    Impact

    January 2026

    Bank of Canada CPI release

    Softer inflation would reinforce CAD downside

    January 2026

    BOC Rate Statement

    The Bank of Canada's stance could significantly affect the pair.

    February 2026

    BSP policy meeting

    Continued hawkishness would support PHP

    March 2026

    US Federal Reserve decision

    USD volatility directly impacts CAD and PHP

    June 2026

    Philippine GDP data

    Robust growth would favor the peso

     

    10. Technical Outlook Canadian Dollar vs Philippine Peso

    Technically, on the daily timeframe, the pair is facing resistance from the premium zone between 42.910 - 43.019, within the context of a dominant bullish market structure characterized by a sequence of consecutively higher higher highs and higher lows.

    The price had previously broken above the prior higher high at 42.943, triggering a bullish Break of Structure (BoS).

    A breakout above the current resistance zone could strengthen the bullish trend, potentially targeting the Fibonacci extension levels at 43.29 - 43.48.

    Conversely, the upward trend is likely to experience a bearish correction. This pullback could extend to the supportive bullish order block below, located between 42.452 - 42.778.

    On the downside, if buyers fail to defend this critical demand zone, it could deepen the corrective move and trigger a Change of Character (CHoCH), signaling a shift to a bearish trend. This, in turn, would shift sellers' focus toward the 41.243 - 41.400 support levels.

    cad-php-trading-view-chart

    (Chart powered by TradingView. Charts are for educational and illustrative purposes only and may differ from live trading prices on our platform.)

    Disclaimer: The chart reflects the analyst's opinion and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Seek independent advice before making decisions.

     

    11. Bullish, Base, and Bearish scenarios

    Scenario

    2026

    2027

    Key Drivers

    Bullish for CAD

    43.5

    42.0

    Faster Philippine easing and resilient Canadian growth

    Baseline

    41.8

    40.8

    Gradual convergence of policy cycles

    Bearish for CAD

    41.0

    39.8

    Strong Philippine growth and sustained high rates

     

    12. Correlation Check

    The CAD / PHP exchange rate shows its strongest positive correlation with oil prices at 70.27%, underscoring the Canadian dollar’s continued sensitivity to energy markets even when viewed through a cross-currency lens.

    cad-php-vs-oil-price

    Source: TradingView

    A solid positive relationship with MSCI Emerging Markets Asia at 56.39% further reflects the Peso’s exposure to regional risk sentiment and capital flows, which tend to move in tandem with broader Asian equity performance.

    Together, these correlations indicate that CAD / PHP often strengthens when global growth expectations improve, and commodity demand supports energy prices.

    By contrast, the pair displays a pronounced negative correlation with USD / CAD at -57.27%, confirming that US dollar movements remain a dominant transmission channel for CAD to PHP forecast.

    The negative relationship with the yield spread at -25.96% suggests that widening interest rate differentials have not consistently favored the Canadian dollar in this cross, while the near-zero correlation with the TSX at -1.18% highlights the limited role of domestic Canadian equities.

    cad-php-correlation-with-a-selected-market-sectors

    Source: TradingView

     

    13. Risk Factors

    Changes in Philippine monetary policy can significantly influence forecasts of the CAD to PHP exchange rate. Additionally, a more pronounced slowdown in the Canadian economy may apply further pressure on this currency pair.

    Moreover, geopolitical events that affect global liquidity or the demand for the US dollar are critical factors contributing to the uncertainty in these forecasts.

    It's important to note that longer-term projections generally entail greater estimation risk.

     

    14. Conclusion: Analyst View For CAD/PHP

    The forecasts for the CAD to PHP exchange rate suggest a period of stability in 2026, with expectations of gradual downward pressure thereafter.

    In the medium term, the Philippine Peso is expected to benefit from favorable yield differentials and relative economic growth.

    Additionally, the movements in the CAD to PHP exchange rate are primarily influenced by global monetary cycles rather than the specifics of bilateral trade between the two countries.

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    FAQs

    The CAD / PHP exchange rate is mainly driven by global monetary policy conditions and US dollar movements, rather than direct economic ties between Canada and the Philippines.

    No. Bilateral trade volumes are modest relative to global FX flows, making their direct impact on CAD / PHP pricing negligible.

    Oil prices strongly influence the Canadian dollar due to Canada’s role as a major energy exporter, which indirectly affects CAD / PHP even though the Philippines is an oil importer.

    Stronger and more resilient growth in the Philippines supports the Peso over the medium term, limiting upside potential for the Canadian dollar in the pair.

    A stronger US dollar typically weakens the Canadian dollar against other currencies, which mechanically translates into lower CAD / PHP levels.

    CAD / PHP is better suited to range and relative-value strategies, as long-term trends tend to be muted and driven by global factors rather than persistent bilateral fundamentals.

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    Samer Hasn

    Samer Hasn

    FX Analyst

    Samer has a Bachelor Degree in economics with the specialization of banking and insurance. He is a senior market analyst at XS.com and focuses his research on currency, bond and cryptocurrency markets. He also prepares detailed written educational lessons related to various asset classes and trading strategies.  

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