Best CAD to NZD Exchange Rates - Compare Scotiabank & Save

In this CAD to kiwi (CAD/NZD) rate guide:

Scotiabank Rate Calculator - Canadian dollar to New Zealand dollar

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

This Scotiabank exchange rate calculator makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on Scotiabank CAD to kiwi currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.

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Scotiabank at a glance

Scotiabank is a Canadian multinational bank and a leading financial institution in North and South America. The bank offers a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions, including banking, investment, and insurance services.

One of the financial products offered by Scotiabank is wire transfers. Wire transfers are a secure and fast way to transfer funds between banks in different countries. With Scotiabank wire transfers, you can send money to over 100 countries in a variety of currencies.

When you get a quote for your Wire Transfer from Scotiabank on their website or in-app, you can also see the Scotiabank exchange rate, but it can be difficult to then calculate how much markup from the market rate you are being charged.

Our research shows that on average, Scotiabank profit margin for foreign exchange rates is somewhere between 3 - 8%, depending on the amount you're sending, where you're sending it to and which currency will be received.

While all banks in Canada charge this markup, the extra amount being charged is much higher than it would be with a global money transfer specialist.

CAD to NZD Market Data

Canadian dollar (CAD) to New Zealand dollar (NZD) market data - latest interbank mid-rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

1 CAD = NZD

CAD to NZD is at 90-day highs near 1.2150, 2.5% above its 3-month average of 1.1854, having traded in a quite stable 4.9% range from 1.1577 to 1.2150

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Track Rate

1 NZD = 0.8232 CAD

90-DAY▲HIGH1d

4-DAY▲+3.1%1d

Date	CAD/NZD	Change	Period
12 May 2023	1.1798	3% ▲	2 Week
25 Feb 2023	1.1919	1.9% ▲	3 Month
26 May 2022	1.2078	0.6% ▲	1 Year
27 May 2018	1.1138	9.1% ▲	5 Year
28 May 2013	1.1905	2.1% ▲	10 Year
31 May 2003	1.2667	4.1% ▼	20 Year

CAD/NZD historic rates & change to 26-May-2023

What are CAD to NZD forecasts?

26 MayFX analysts believe that the CAD to NZD exchange rate could be influenced by several factors in the coming days. The CAD's performance could be impacted by the upcoming Canadian PPI data for April, which could lead to speculation about the Bank of Canada tightening monetary policy. The CAD has been positively correlated with the USD, and any appreciation of the USD could also cause the CAD to fluctuate. Meanwhile, the NZD is expected to be underpinned by bets on another Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate hike. However, the lack of economic data from New Zealand means that the risk appetite would influence the NZD's movement.

Read our full analysis of CAD to NZD forecasts.

How to get a good CAD to NZD exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting Canadian dollar to New Zealand dollar:

Shop around for the best CAD/NZD exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the CAD/NZD rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both CAD and NZD at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying New Zealand dollar with Canadian dollar, then it's better for the CAD/NZD exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

Will the Canadian dollar rise against the New Zealand dollar?

It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.

To help with this you can add CAD/NZD to your personalised BER Smart Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.

Manage My Rates

Rather than requiring you to set a target rate, our FX Alerts work differently. Once you add a currency pair for tracking in your watchlist we can select to be notified daily for any UP▲ DOWN▼ HIGH▲ LOW▼ alerts over a range of periods over the recent 90 days.

Read our Currency guide to New Zealand - a practical currency and money guide to travel, living and doing business in New Zealand with the New Zealand dollar.

Canadian dollar & New Zealand dollar - Country Guides

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Is New Zealand a cheap place to live?

The cost of living in New Zealand can vary depending on the location and lifestyle of the individual, however, it is generally considered to be relatively expensive compared to some other countries.

It is worth noting that the cost of living in New Zealand can vary depending on the region and lifestyle you choose to live. Some smaller towns and rural areas might have more affordable cost of living than the big cities.

Read more at our New Zealand (NZD) country guide

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Scotiabank CAD to NZD Exchange Rates