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CAD to AUD Forecasts – Canadian dollar to Australian dollar

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

 

CAD to AUD Forecast & Outlook

01 May 2026 • 00:28 GMT

CAD/AUD 1.0227

📊 Forecast snapshot

  • Near-term bias: 🔴 Mild downside
  • Expected range: 0.9940 – 1.0230
  • Dominant driver: ⚖️ Interest-rate differentials
  • 3-month trend: ⚪ Range-bound

Currently, CAD/AUD is trading close to the recent lows, supported by a rate differential that favors the Australian Dollar. The pair remains near its 90-day average but is influenced by a risk-off environment. Over the next few sessions, exchange conditions may remain sensitive to changes in risk sentiment and global macro factors.

💸 Transfer implications

  • Expats: sending money to Australia may find conversions less favourable than recent levels.
  • Travellers: buying Australian Dollar cash or loading cards could face slight pressure on exchange rates.
  • Businesses: paying Australian Dollar invoices in Canadian Dollars might see less advantageous conversion rates.

🧭 Key drivers

  • Rate gap: CAD's neutral policy stance and oil prices keep the Canadian Dollar relatively stable above the 90-day average.
  • Risk/commodities: Risk-off sentiment supports safe-haven currencies, pressuring risk-sensitive FX like CAD.
  • Global factors: US Federal Reserve policy ambiguity continues to influence risk appetite and currency flows.

⚠️ What could change it

  • Upside risk: A sudden shift towards risk-on conditions or a hawkish surprise from the Fed could boost the CAD.
  • Downside risk: Deterioration in global risk sentiment or energy price declines may weaken the Canadian Dollar further.

BER suggests comparing FX providers, as finding those with lower margins can help offset less favourable exchange conditions.

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CAD to AUD Market Data

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

 
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CAD to AUD at 1.0227 is 1.2% below its 3-month average of 1.0347, having traded in a quite stable 4.5% range from 1.0115 to 1.0567
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Compare & Save - Canadian dollar to Australian dollar

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

Use our CAD to AUD calculator to see how much you could save on your international money transfers. makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on Loonie to Aussie currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.

 
 

Will the Canadian dollar rise against the Australian dollar?

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

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

DateCAD/AUDChangePeriod
17 Apr 2026
1.0117
1.1% ▲2 Week
31 Jan 2026
1.0546
3% ▼3 Month
01 May 2025
1.1308
9.5% ▼1 Year
02 May 2021
1.0547
3% ▼5 Year
03 May 2016
1.0525
2.8% ▼10 Year
06 May 2006
1.1723
12.7% ▼20 Year
CAD/AUD historic rates & change to 01-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