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AUD AUD CAD CAD Rate as of2026-05-18

AUD to CAD Converter.

Current rate

1 AUD = 0.9 CAD as of 2026-05-18. Both currencies are classic "commodity dollar" plays — AUD tracks iron ore and LNG prices, CAD tracks WTI crude and natural gas. Bilateral trade is modest (~$4B) but the migration and student corridor is significant, with ~70K Australians of Canadian heritage and growing Canada-to-Australia working holiday flows. AUD has weakened modestly vs CAD over 5 years as the Bank of Canada turned more hawkish than the RBA in 2024-25, and China's slower iron ore demand has weighed on AUD more than US oil demand has weighed on CAD.

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AUDCAD Converter

A$
🇦🇺 A$1.00 = 🇨🇦
CA$0.90
Rate: 1 AUD = 0.9000 CAD
Common conversions
🇦🇺 AUD🇨🇦 CAD
A$1.00CA$0.90
A$10.00CA$9.00
A$100.00CA$90.00
A$500.00CA$450.00
A$1,000.00CA$900.00
A$5,000.00CA$4,500.00
A$10,000.00CA$9,000.00
A$50,000.00CA$45,000.00
A$100,000.00CA$90,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-18 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

AUD trend over time.

Today
0.9
1 AUD = CAD
1 year ago
0.92
↓ 2.2% in 12 months
5 years ago
0.95
↓ 5.3% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

AUD to CAD conversion table.

Common Australian Dollar amounts converted to Canadian Dollar at today's rate of 1 AUD = 0.9 CAD. The reverse holds too: 1 CAD = 1.11 AUD.

AUD → CAD
1 AUD 0.9 CAD
5 AUD 4.5 CAD
10 AUD 9 CAD
25 AUD 22.5 CAD
50 AUD 45 CAD
100 AUD 90 CAD
500 AUD 450 CAD
1,000 AUD 900 CAD
5,000 AUD 4,500 CAD
10,000 AUD 9,000 CAD
CAD → AUD
1 CAD 1.11 AUD
5 CAD 5.56 AUD
10 CAD 11.11 AUD
25 CAD 27.78 AUD
50 CAD 55.56 AUD
100 CAD 111.11 AUD
500 CAD 555.56 AUD
1,000 CAD 1,111 AUD
5,000 CAD 5,556 AUD
10,000 CAD 11,111 AUD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert AUD to CAD.

The AUD/CAD corridor is driven mostly by Australia immigration and university fees. On the Canadian Dollar side, demand comes from Canada immigration, study abroad, and Canadian PR savings. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, AUD/CAD is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the Australian Dollar has moved down 2.2% against the Canadian Dollar, and over five years it has weakened about 5.3% (from 0.95 to 0.9). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a falling rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Canadian Dollar you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best AUD → CAD rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large AUD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

AUD to CAD FAQ.

Best way to transfer AUD to CAD for migration or property?
For amounts above AUD 25K (typical for property deposits): Wise, OFX, and TorFX consistently beat ANZ, CBA, and Westpac retail FX desks by 60-90 bps. For institutional sizes (AUD 250K+): NAB and RBC corporate FX desks negotiate competitively. Avoid wire transfers via PayPal — the FX markup is 3.5-4%.
Why do AUD and CAD move so closely together?
Both are commodity-linked floating currencies with similar economic profiles: advanced economies, high household debt, dependent on Chinese commodity demand (Australia) and US energy demand (Canada). The AUD/CAD pair often trades in a 0.85-1.00 range, with divergence driven mostly by relative central bank stance (RBA vs BoC) and the iron-ore vs oil price ratio.
Should Australian retirees in Canada hold AUD or CAD?
Generally CAD for living expenses (avoid constant conversion cost), but keep an AUD buffer for Australian property income, super withdrawals, and Medicare-related expenses if you maintain ties. Use Wise multi-currency or Revolut to hold both without conversion friction. Tax treatment differs — Australian super withdrawn while Canadian-resident may be taxable in Canada.