|

EUR/CAD Price Forecast: Showing signs of topping at 1.6190 YTD highs

  • The Euro clings to support above 1.6125 after having been rejected at 1.1690 for the second consecutive time.
  • Weak German Gross Domestic Product data is likely to weigh on the Euro on Friday.
  • EUR/CAD; A break below 1.6080 would confirm a Double top pattern.

The Euro is losing momentum against the Canadian Dollar on Friday. The common currency was rejected at the 1.6190 long-term highs for the second time this week, suggesting that the rally from late July highs is over, but bears should break below 1.6125 nd 1.6080 support levels to confirm a corrective reversal.

On the fundamental front, the cautious market is weighing both currencies against a stronger USD, but the downward revision of the German Q2 GDP seen earlier on Friday is likely to weigh on the Euro. Later today, Canada’s retail sales might help the CAD to extend its recovery.

Technical Analysis: Key support is at the 1.6080 area

EUR/CAD Chart

The technical picture shows signs of topping at 1.6190. A potential double top at 1.6190 is a common sign of a trend shift, an idea supported by the bearish divergence in the 4-Hour RSI and the break of the ascending trendline.

Bears are being contained above the August 20 low, at 1.6125 so far, with a key support looming at the 1.6070-1.6080 area, where the August 14 and 19 lows meet the neckline of the above-mentioned DT pattern. The figure’s measured target is coincident with the August 11 low, at 1.5975.

On the flip side, the Euro should regain a reverse trendline, now at 1.6155, which is holding bulls so far on Friday, before aiming for a retest of the August 17 and 21 highs of 1.6190. Beyond here, the 127.2 Fibonacci retracement of the late-July bearish cycle, at 1.6225, is a plausible target.

Euro Price Today

The table below shows the percentage change of Euro (EUR) against listed major currencies today. Euro was the strongest against the Swiss Franc.

USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHF
USD0.08%0.01%0.16%0.01%0.03%0.12%0.17%
EUR-0.08%-0.04%0.05%-0.05%-0.10%0.05%0.10%
GBP-0.01%0.04%0.10%-0.02%-0.06%0.10%0.14%
JPY-0.16%-0.05%-0.10%-0.14%-0.13%-0.10%-0.04%
CAD-0.01%0.05%0.02%0.14%-0.04%0.11%0.15%
AUD-0.03%0.10%0.06%0.13%0.04%0.16%0.22%
NZD-0.12%-0.05%-0.10%0.10%-0.11%-0.16%0.05%
CHF-0.17%-0.10%-0.14%0.04%-0.15%-0.22%-0.05%

The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Euro from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent EUR (base)/USD (quote).

Economic Indicator

Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)

The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

Read more.

Last release: Fri Aug 22, 2025 06:00

Frequency: Quarterly

Actual: -0.3%

Consensus: -0.1%

Previous: -0.1%

Source: Federal Statistics Office of Germany

Author

Guillermo Alcala

Graduated in Communication Sciences at the Universidad del Pais Vasco and Universiteit van Amsterdam, Guillermo has been working as financial news editor and copywriter in diverse Forex-related firms, like FXStreet and Kantox.

More from Guillermo Alcala
Share:

Editor's Picks

GBP/USD stays defensive below 1.3300 amid pre-Fed market caution

GBP/USD stays defensive near fresh July lows in the 1.3270 region on Tuesday. The pair struggles as the US Dollar (USD) sits at monthly highs amid market caution ahead of the two-day US Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting, while a sell-off in stocks fuels demand for the safe-haven currency.

EUR/USD hangs close to monthly lows near 1.1350 on USD strength

EUR/USD is consolidating near the monthly trough, trading near mid-1.1300s in the European morning on Tuesday, undermined by persistent US Dollar demand. Traders seem hesitant and await the outcome of a two-day FOMC policy meeting before placing aggressive directional bets.

Gold languishes near $4,000 ahead of FOMC decision

Gold (XAU/USD) maintains its offered tone through thef the European session on Tuesday and currently nears the $4,000 psychological level. This follows the previous day's failure to find acceptance above the $4,100 mark and suggests that the path of least resistance for the bullion remains to the downside amid a bullish US Dollar (USD) undertone.

Bitcoin slips below $64,000 as risk-off sentiment grips markets
Bitcoin (BTC) is extending its correction, trading below $64,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday after losses of over 2.5% the previous day. Institutional demand shows early signs of weakness, with spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recording a mild outflow on Monday, marking three consecutive days of withdrawals.
Indian Rupee outlook: Downtrend set to persist – Just at a slower pace
The Indian Rupee just endured its most brutal six-month stretch in years, battered by a perfect storm of global shocks. From United States (US)-India trade uncertainty to surging Oil prices and the significant outflow of Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) from the Indian stock market, every event brought nothing but pain for the Indian currency.
US Dollar mid-year outlook: Exceptional currency, exceptional risks?
The US Dollar enters the second half of 2026 in a markedly different position from a year ago. The King currency has recovered, reflecting persistent US inflation, changing expectations for Fed policy, geopolitical tensions and renewed demand for defensive assets.