Canadian dollars to Australian dollars today

1 CAD = 1.0155 AUD · Live mid-market rate

Convert CAD to AUD at the mid-market exchange rate. Access real-time rates via our /api/rate endpoint (free API key required) or the developer docs.

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CAD to AUD Conversion Table

Convert CAD to AUD

CAD AUD
C$1 A$1.02
C$5 A$5.08
C$10 A$10.16
C$25 A$25.39
C$50 A$50.78
C$100 A$101.55
C$500 A$507.75
C$1,000 A$1,015.51
C$5,000 A$5,077.55
C$10,000 A$10,155.10

Convert AUD to CAD

AUD CAD
A$1 C$0.9847
A$5 C$4.9236
A$10 C$9.8473
A$25 C$24.6182
A$50 C$49.2363
A$100 C$98.4727
A$500 C$492.3634
A$1,000 C$984.7269
A$5,000 C$4,923.6344
A$10,000 C$9,847.2689

About the Canadian Dollar (CAD)

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is heavily influenced by oil prices as Canada is one of the world's largest oil exporters. It is managed by the Bank of Canada and closely tracks US economic performance.

Key Factors That Influence CAD

  • Oil and energy prices
  • Bank of Canada rate decisions
  • US economic conditions
  • Canadian housing market
  • Trade balance with the United States

About the Australian Dollar (AUD)

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is a commodity currency closely tied to exports of iron ore, coal, and natural gas. It is the fifth most traded currency and is managed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Key Factors That Influence AUD

  • Commodity prices (iron ore, coal)
  • China's economic performance
  • RBA interest rate decisions
  • Australian employment data
  • Global risk sentiment

Understanding the CAD/AUD Exchange Rate

The CAD/AUD exchange rate tells you how many Australian dollars you get for 1 Canadian Dollar. This is the mid-market rate — the real exchange rate without any markup. It's the same rate used by Google Finance.

AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free REST API, updated every 60 seconds from institutional interbank market data. Integrate live CAD/AUD rates into your app with our official SDKs for JavaScript, Python, PHP, and React.

The exchange rate between CAD and AUD fluctuates based on supply and demand in the foreign exchange market. Economic data releases, central bank announcements, and geopolitical events can all cause significant movements in the rate.

Currency converter API for CAD to AUD

This converter is a thin layer over two APIs. Both return JSON, both take one HTTP call, and both have a free tier — no credit card.

Mid-market exchange rate API

The live interbank midpoint — the number shown above. It moves continuously and is refreshed every 60 seconds across 160 currencies. Use it for pricing, checkout, display and anything a customer sees.

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=CAD&target=AUD" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

[{ "rate": 0.8643, "source": "CAD", "target": "AUD",
   "time": "2026-08-16T11:01:24+0000" }]
  • Several targets at oncetarget=AUD,GBP,JPY returns one row per pair in a single call.
  • Historical/api/historical-rates for a date range, or ?time=YYYY-MM-DD for one past day.
  • Four formats — add ?format=csv, xml or xlsx to get a file instead of JSON.

Central bank rate API

The rate a named institution actually published for a given date, from 59 central banks and 3 tax authorities. Unlike a mid-market rate it never changes after publication, which is what tax filings, customs valuations and audits require.

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/central-bank/ecb/latest?source=CAD&target=AUD" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

{ "bank": "ecb", "rate_date": "2026-08-14", "rate": 0.8643,
  "rate_type": "reference", "derived": false, "method": "published" }
  • Any past date/central-bank/{bank}/2026-06-30. If the bank did not publish that day you get the most recent prior date, flagged.
  • Every bank at once/api/v1/central-banks/rates returns all sources for one pair, so you can compare what each institution published.
  • Nothing is guessed — pairs a bank does not print are cross-computed from that bank's own table and returned with "derived": true and the method used. Banks are never mixed.

Official SDKs

npm install @allratestoday/sdk · pip install allratestoday · composer require allratestoday/sdk

For AI agents

An MCP server@allratestoday/mcp-server — lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients pull these rates directly, no glue code.

Free tier

300 requests, no credit card, no trial expiry. Paid plans start at €4.99/month for 5,000 requests a month.

Which one do you need? If a regulator, tax authority or auditor names the source, use the official rate — the two can differ by several percent on the same day. For everything a customer sees, use the mid-market rate. On weekends and holidays the official endpoints return the most recent published date, which is the figure compliance rules expect you to apply.

Official CAD and AUD Central Bank Rates

The rate on this page is the live mid-market rate. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by the central bank instead. AllRatesToday also serves published central-bank rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.

Bank of Canada official rates → Reserve Bank of Australia official rates → All central banks →

How CAD/AUD Exchange Rates Work

Exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global foreign exchange (forex) market, the largest financial market in the world with over $6 trillion traded daily.

Floating vs Fixed Rates: Most major currencies like CAD and AUD have floating exchange rates, meaning their value is determined by market forces. Some currencies are pegged to another currency (usually USD) at a fixed rate.

Bid and Ask Prices: In forex markets, currencies are quoted with a bid price (what buyers pay) and ask price (what sellers receive). The mid-market rate shown on this page is the midpoint between these two prices.

Rate Fluctuations: The CAD/AUD rate can change every second during trading hours. Major economic announcements, interest rate decisions, and geopolitical events can cause significant moves in either direction.

Frequently Asked Questions About CAD/AUD

How do I convert CAD to AUD?

To convert CAD to AUD: (1) Use the calculator above to see the live mid-market rate. (2) For programmatic access, call our API: GET /api/v1/rates?source=CAD&target=AUD. Current rate: 1 CAD = 1.0155 AUD. Get your free API key at allratestoday.com/register.

What is 1 CAD in AUD today?

1 CAD equals 1.0155 AUD as of today. This is the mid-market exchange rate, which is the real rate without any bank markup. Rates fluctuate constantly based on market conditions, so check back regularly for updates.

Is the CAD going up or down against AUD today?

The CAD/AUD exchange rate fluctuates throughout the day based on market conditions. Today's rate is 1 CAD = 1.0155 AUD. Check our historical chart above to see the trend over the past day, week, month, or year to understand whether CAD is strengthening or weakening against AUD.

What is the best time to buy AUD with CAD?

The best time to exchange CAD to AUD depends on market conditions. Generally, rates tend to be more favorable during overlapping trading hours between major financial centers (London, New York, Tokyo). Avoid exchanging during weekends or bank holidays when spreads may be wider. Use our historical chart to identify trends and consider setting up rate alerts.

Why is CAD falling or rising against AUD?

Exchange rates between CAD and AUD are influenced by: interest rate differentials between central banks, inflation rates, GDP and economic growth data, trade balances, political stability, and global market sentiment. Major announcements from the Federal Reserve, ECB, or other central banks can cause significant short-term movements in the CAD/AUD rate.

How can I get CAD/AUD rates in my app?

Use the AllRatesToday API: (1) Register for a free API key at allratestoday.com/register. (2) Call GET /api/v1/rates?source=CAD&target=AUD with your Bearer token. (3) Rates update every 60 seconds from institutional interbank market data. (4) Install our official SDK for JavaScript (npm), Python (PyPI), or PHP (Packagist) for even faster integration.

What is the mid-market rate for CAD/AUD?

The mid-market rate (also called the interbank rate) is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. The current mid-market rate is 1 CAD = 1.0155 AUD. This is the "real" exchange rate without any bank markup. AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free API, sourced from institutional interbank market data.