Core Point - The Canadian dollar has experienced its first consecutive five-month increase since 2020, with the USD/CAD exchange rate dropping by 0.5% to 1.3618 [1] Group 1 - The Canadian dollar's rise indicates a strengthening of the currency against the US dollar [1] - The decline in the USD/CAD exchange rate reflects broader market trends affecting currency valuations [1] - This trend may have implications for trade and investment strategies involving Canadian assets [1]