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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

27 Apr 2026 • 00:26 GMT

CAD/AUD 1.0236

📊 Forecast snapshot

  • Near-term bias: 🔴 Mild downside
  • Expected range: 0.9940 – 1.0240
  • Dominant driver: 🌍 Global risk sentiment
  • 3-month trend: ⚪ Range-bound

Currently, CAD/AUD is trading near its recent lows, holding near 1.0236, which is about 1.2% below its 3-month average. The pair remains under pressure from risk-off sentiment and safe-haven flows. Over the next few sessions, conditions may remain supported by cautious risk appetite but could face additional pressure if risk aversion persists.

💸 Transfer implications

  • Expats: sending money to Australia may find current conversions less favourable than recent levels.
  • Travellers: exchanging currency might see less advantageous rates when buying AUD.
  • Businesses: paying overseas invoices in AUD may face weakened purchasing power.

🧭 Key drivers

  • Rate gap: The rate gap is influenced by risk-off environment and safe-haven flows, with no clear policy rate advantage.
  • Risk/commodities: Risk-sensitive currencies are pressured amid geopolitical tensions; oil prices support CAD somewhat.
  • Global factors: Elevated geopolitical tensions are weighing on investor confidence and risk sentiment.

⚠️ What could change it

  • Upside risk: An easing of geopolitical tensions or improved risk sentiment could strengthen CAD/AUD.
  • Downside risk: Further escalation of geopolitical risks or ongoing safe-haven demand may weaken CAD/AUD further.

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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 1.0236 is 1.2% below its 3-month average of 1.036, 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.

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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
13 Apr 2026
1.0217
0.1% 2 Week
27 Jan 2026
1.0514
3% 3 Month
27 Apr 2025
1.1296
9.7% 1 Year
28 Apr 2021
1.0419
2.1% 5 Year
29 Apr 2016
1.0470
2.6% 10 Year
02 May 2006
1.1855
13.9% 20 Year
CAD/AUD historic rates & change to 27-Apr-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