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AUD to CAD Forecasts – Australian dollar to Canadian dollar

Latest AUD to CAD forecasts including bank predictions, key market drivers and recent trends for AUD/CAD. See where analysts expect the pair to move and the factors likely to influence it.

 

AUD to CAD Forecast & Outlook

18 May 2026 • 00:25 GMT

AUD/CAD 0.9810

📊 Forecast snapshot

  • Near-term bias: 🔴 Mild downside
  • Expected range: 0.9330 – 0.9810
  • Dominant driver: 🌍 Global risk sentiment
  • 3-month trend: ⚪ Range-bound

Currently, AUD/CAD is trading near 0.9810, close to its recent 7-day low and above the 3-month average, supported by risk-off conditions. Over the next few sessions, it may remain supported if risk aversion persists, but the pair could face pressure if global risk sentiment stabilizes.

💸 Transfer implications

  • Expats: sending money to Canada may find current exchange conditions less favourable than recent levels.
  • Travellers: buying Canadian Dollars may see limited support for getting more for their Australian Dollars.
  • Businesses: paying invoices in CAD might experience weaker AUD buying power, making conversions slightly less advantageous.

🧭 Key drivers

  • Rate gap: Both currencies have no significant policy or yield gap influencing the pair currently.
  • Risk/commodities: Broad risk-off sentiment and risk-sensitive assets are pressured, weighing on the pair.
  • Global factors: Global risk sentiment remains the dominant driver, with risk aversion influencing currency flows.

⚠️ What could change it

  • Upside risk: A shift to risk-on sentiment could support AUD and improve the pair.
  • Downside risk: A sudden escalation in risk aversion or commodity declines could deepen weakness.

BER suggestions: comparing FX providers may help offset less favourable exchange conditions, and finding providers with lower margins can reduce total transfer costs.

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AUD to CAD Market Data

Australian dollar (AUD) to Canadian dollar (CAD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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AUD to CAD is at 7-day lows near 0.9810, just 1.0% above its 3-month average of 0.9718, having traded in a quite stable 4.7% range from 0.9499 to 0.9948
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Compare & Save - Australian dollar to Canadian dollar

Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare Australian dollar (AUD) to Canadian dollar (CAD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

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Will the Australian dollar rise against the Canadian dollar?

This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the Australian dollar vs Canadian dollar current value is to look the AUD/CAD historic rate and change over a range of periods.

The following table looks at the change in the AUD to CAD exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

DateAUD/CADChangePeriod
04 May 2026
0.9764
0.4% ▲2 Week
17 Feb 2026
0.9659
1.5% ▲3 Month
18 May 2025
0.8943
9.7% ▲1 Year
19 May 2021
0.9366
4.7% ▲5 Year
20 May 2016
0.9466
3.6% ▲10 Year
23 May 2006
0.8449
16.1% ▲20 Year
AUD/CAD historic rates & change to 18-May-2026

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Forecasts disclaimer: Please be advised that the forecasts and analysis of market data presented on BestExchangeRates.com are solely a review and compilation of forecasts from various market experts and economists. These forecasts are not meant to reflect the opinions or views of BestExchangeRates.com or its affiliates, nor should they be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in any financial transactions. Read more