Convert 1 CAD to NZD

1 Canadian Dollar = 1.2284 New Zealand Dollars
today's official exchange rate from the European Central Bank.

1 CAD = 1.2284 NZD
1 CAD = 1.2284 NZD
Source: European Central Bank ยท Rate date: 2026-05-09

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Common Canadian Dollar to New Zealand Dollar amounts

CAD NZD
1 CAD 1.2284 NZD
5 CAD 6.142 NZD
10 CAD 12.284 NZD
25 CAD 30.71 NZD
50 CAD 61.42 NZD
100 CAD 122.84 NZD
500 CAD 614.2 NZD
1,000 CAD 1,228.4 NZD
5,000 CAD 6,142 NZD
10,000 CAD 12,284 NZD

About the Canadian Dollar

The Canadian Dollar (symbol: C$; code: CAD) is the official currency of Canada, issued by the Bank of Canada. Each dollar is divided into 100 cents. Often nicknamed the "loonie" after the loon bird depicted on the one-dollar coin, the Canadian dollar's value is closely tied to global oil prices.

About the New Zealand Dollar

The New Zealand Dollar (symbol: NZ$; code: NZD) is the official currency of New Zealand, issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Each dollar is divided into 100 cents. Often called the "Kiwi" after the native bird featured on the one-dollar coin, the New Zealand dollar is a commodity currency with its value linked to dairy and agricultural exports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this exchange rate calculated?

This conversion uses the European Central Bank reference rate, which is published once per business day at around 16:00 CET (Frankfurt time). The ECB calculates these rates from interbank market quotes provided by major banks. Reference rates are intended for information and statistical purposes โ€” they are not commercial rates at which currencies can actually be bought or sold.

Will I get this exact rate from my bank?

No. The ECB reference rate is a benchmark used by economists, regulators, and accountants โ€” not a retail rate. Banks, currency exchange services, and credit cards typically add a markup of 1 to 4 percent on top of the reference rate, plus possible fixed transaction fees. To know the actual rate you would pay, check directly with your bank or money transfer service before exchanging.

How often is this rate updated?

The European Central Bank updates exchange rates once per business day, around 16:00 CET. Rates are not updated on weekends or eurozone bank holidays โ€” during these periods the most recent business-day rate remains in effect. We refresh our cached rate every six hours to balance accuracy with performance.

Why does the Canadian Dollar to New Zealand Dollar exchange rate change?

Exchange rates fluctuate based on many factors, including interest rate decisions by the Bank of Canada and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, inflation differences between Canada and New Zealand, trade balances, capital flows, and geopolitical events affecting market sentiment. Even small differences in expected economic conditions can move rates significantly over short periods.

Can I convert other currencies?

Yes. We support 15 major currencies for conversion: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, CNY, INR, MXN, BRL, KRW, SGD, NZD, and SEK. Use the swap button above to flip the direction of this conversion, or open any other supported currency pair directly.

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