What Was the Highest Prime Rate in Canada

Bank Lending Rate in Canada averaged 7.10 percent from 1960 until 2021, reaching an all time high of 22.75 percent in August of 1981 and a record low of 2.25 percent in April of 2009.

What is the highest prime rate in history?

The highest prime rate in history was on December 19, 1980, standing at a record-breaking 21.5%. The Federal Reserve set the federal funds rate guidance to sustain the 21.5% prime rate until January 1, 1981. By contrast, the lowest prime rate in history was set on March 16, 2020, at 3.25%.

What was prime rate in Feb 2021?

DateValueFebruary 24, 20212.45%February 17, 20212.45%February 10, 20212.45%February 03, 20212.45%

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