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BRL to CAD - Brazilian Real to Canadian Dollar Converter

Convert Brazilian Real to Canadian Dollar with real-time exchange rates

1 BRL = ~0.2546 CAD (rates vary)

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Quick Insight

This currency pair is highly volatile. Always check live rates before transactions.

BRL and CAD moves can swing with commodity prices and policy signals. Mental math is less reliable for this pair.

Set rate alerts; rate swings 1-2% in a short period are possible.

⚠️ Always verify before exchange📊 Monitor rate trends🔔 Use rate alerts for large transfers

Common BRL - CAD Conversions

24h Change
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7d Change
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30d Change
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1y Change
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Forex Market Hours

Sydney
22:00 - 07:00 UTC
Closed
Tokyo
00:00 - 09:00 UTC
Closed
London
08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Closed
New York
13:00 - 22:00 UTC
Active

Most volatile: London-NY overlap (13:00-17:00 GMT). Best spreads during high liquidity hours.

Upcoming High Impact Events

US Non-Farm Payrolls
First Friday of month
High Impact
USD pairs
ECB Rate Decision
Every 6 weeks
Medium Impact
EUR pairs

Tips & Recommendations

  • 1Avoid airport exchange bureaus - markups can reach 10-15%
  • 2Use ATMs with local bank cards for near mid-market rates
  • 3Pay in local currency to avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC)
  • 4Notify your bank before travel to prevent card blocks

Frequently Asked Questions

Policy decisions in Brazil and Canada, inflation gaps, trade balances, commodity prices, and global risk sentiment all move this rate. Expect moves when central banks signal changes in interest rates or inflation targets.

Economic Context

Trading Relationship

The BRL-CAD corridor links a commodity-rich emerging economy with a developed, resource-heavy economy. Cross-border trade and dollar-based contracts link Brazil’s imports to Canada’s exports, influencing the pair’s sensitivity to commodity cycles and policy divergence.

Key Rate Factors

  • Central Bank of Brazil monetary stance
  • Bank of Canada policy and inflation control
  • Commodity price trends (agriculture and energy)
  • US macro context and risk sentiment
  • Trade flows between Brazil and Canada

Central Banks

Banco Central do Brasil
Brasília, Brazil
Estabelece a política monetária e controla a oferta de moeda para manter a estabilidade de preços.
Bank of Canada
Ottawa, Canada
The Canadian central bank sets interest rates and manages inflation targets to stabilize the economy.

Exchange rates fluctuate continuously. This converter provides indicative rates for informational purposes. For large transactions, consult with a licensed financial professional.

Rates sourced from European Central Bank reference rates. ECB Reference Rates

BRL to CAD = 0.2546 | Live Exchange Rate | Unitconvr