BRL vs CAD
🇨🇦1 BRL = 0.28 CAD
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
BRL / CAD| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About BRL / CAD
🇧🇷 BRL — Brazilian Real
The Brazilian Real is the official currency of Brazil, the largest economy in South America. It was introduced in 1994 as part of an economic stabilization plan that successfully curbed hyperinflation.
🇨🇦 CAD — Canadian Dollar
The Canadian Dollar, often called the 'Loonie' after the loon bird on the one-dollar coin, is the fifth most held reserve currency in the world. It is closely tied to commodity prices, especially oil.
Key Factors Affecting BRL/CAD
🇧🇷 BRL Drivers
- Brazilian interest rate (Selic rate) decisions
- Commodity prices, especially soybeans and iron ore
- Political stability and fiscal policy
- Global emerging market sentiment
🇨🇦 CAD Drivers
- Crude oil and commodity prices
- Bank of Canada interest rate decisions
- US-Canada trade relations and USMCA
- Canadian housing market and employment data
💡 Did You Know? — BRL
Before the Real was introduced in 1994, Brazil had changed its currency eight times in less than a century due to chronic hyperinflation.
💡 Did You Know? — CAD
Canada's one-dollar coin features a common loon, which is why the Canadian dollar is nicknamed the 'Loonie.'
Economy Overview
🇧🇷 Brazil
Brazil has a diverse economy with strong agricultural exports (soybeans, coffee, beef), significant oil reserves, and a growing services sector. The Central Bank of Brazil sets monetary policy.
🇨🇦 Canada
Canada has a resource-rich economy with significant exports of crude oil, natural gas, and minerals. The Bank of Canada sets monetary policy independently from the US despite close economic ties.