If anything things seem to have got worse, see that Cad $ is 1.04 / .91 @@ Eur .75 / .67 @@ HK$ 6.75 / 5.81 ... Would be relatively popular currencies and seem like massive spreads to me.
Where is UBER like enterprise? They could maybe open accounts in multiple countries with big deposits and then issue cash cards to their clients in the travelers currencies, charging reasonable fees. Great business opportunity and travelers would love to pay for their rides with cash drawn from the card. IMO
