Convert Australian Dollar to Canadian Dollar
AUD to CAD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Australian Dollar (AUD) = 0.9921 Canadian Dollar (CAD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 AUD converts to roughly 99.21 CAD, and $1,000 AUD converts to about 992.12 CAD. The AUD/CAD rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day AUD/CAD context
Over the past 90 days, AUD/CAD has traded between 0.9523 and 0.9937. The current rate of 0.9921 sits roughly 96% through that range — near the upper end, meaning Canadian Dollar has been weaker than typical against Australian Dollar recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Australian Dollar has strengthened by 3.28% against Canadian Dollar.
AUD/CAD Price History
Interactive AUD/CAD exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About Australian Dollar (AUD)
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency of Australia and the fifth-most-traded currency in the world. Often called "the Aussie," it is the archetypal commodity currency — tightly linked to iron ore, coal, LNG exports, and Chinese industrial demand.
- •Fifth-most-traded currency, ~7% of daily forex volume
- •Australia is the world's largest iron ore exporter
- •Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) targets 2–3% inflation over the medium term
- •AUD/USD is highly correlated with copper and iron ore futures
- •Australia issued the world's first full polymer banknote series in 1988
About Canadian Dollar (CAD)
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is the official currency of Canada and the sixth-most-held reserve currency. Nicknamed the "Loonie" after the loon on the C$1 coin, it is a commodity currency driven primarily by crude oil prices and US cross-border trade, which accounts for roughly 75% of Canadian exports.
- •Canada is the world's fourth-largest crude oil producer
- •Roughly 75% of Canadian exports go to the United States
- •Bank of Canada (BoC) sets the overnight rate and targets 2% CPI inflation
- •USD/CAD is often called the "Loonie" among traders
- •Canada and the US are connected by the USMCA trade agreement (replaced NAFTA in 2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do commodity prices affect AUD/CAD?
AUD is a commodity-linked currency — its movements correlate closely with iron ore and copper prices. Rising commodity prices typically strengthen AUD and move AUD/CAD accordingly.
What is a typical daily range for AUD/CAD?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move AUD/CAD the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are RBA monthly meetings (first Tuesday), Australian CPI, and Chinese PMIs and BoC rate decisions, Canadian employment data, and WTI crude movements. Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert AUD to CAD at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market AUD/CAD than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the AUD/CAD rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market AUD/CAD rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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