1 Canadian dollar buys 958 Korean won at the September 25, 2026 reference rate, down 3.3% in seven days and sitting at the very bottom of its 68-day range of 958 to 1,095.
For a trip budget that means 100 CAD converts to about 95,800 won today, roughly 13,700 won less than it would have at the two-month high.
This post covers the rate, what 100 to 1,500 CAD buys now, what a day in Seoul costs in Canadian dollars, and whether to exchange now or wait.
CAD to KRW Today: 1 CAD = 958 KRW, a 2-Month Low
| 100 CAD | about 95,800 KRW |
|---|---|
| 1,000 CAD | 958,000 KRW |
| 1,500 CAD | about 1,437,000 KRW |
At the September 25, 2026 reference rate, 1 Canadian dollar converts to 958 Korean won, and that is the lowest point of the last 68 days.
The same source shows the 7-day change at -3.3%, so the Canadian dollar weakened against the won through the week ending September 25, 2026.
The 68-day range runs from a low of 958 to a high of 1,095 KRW per CAD, which is a swing of about 137 KRW — roughly 14% — inside two months.
That swing matters more than the daily tick: at the high, 1,500 CAD turned into about 1,642,500 won, and at today’s 958 it is about 1,437,000 won.
If a trip is weeks away, the current number is the worst conversion point in that window, which changes how much cash is worth exchanging at once.
The 958 figure is the ECB-style reference rate for September 25, 2026, published on the CAD-to-KRW page at koreankorea.com.
How Many Won Does 100, 1,000 or 1,500 CAD Buy Now?
At the 958 rate, 100 CAD buys about 95,800 won, 1,000 CAD buys 958,000 won, and 1,500 CAD converts to about 1,437,000 won.
Compared with the 68-day high of 1,095, 100 CAD now buys 13,700 won less — it would have been about 109,500 won at 1,095.
The weekly drop costs a bigger budget more: 1,000 CAD converts to about 33,000 won less than a week ago, and 1,500 CAD is about 50,000 won less than the roughly 1,487,000 won it was worth before the fall.
For a set 1,500 CAD trip budget, that 50,000 won is the part already lost to the September drop — worth knowing before locking in daily spending limits.
If the budget is still flexible, checking the rate on the day of exchange matters more than any weekly average, because a 14% two-month swing swamps small timing differences.
What a Day in Seoul Costs in CAD at the 958 Rate
A basic Seoul day — one subway ride, a casual meal, and a cafe drink — comes to roughly 17,000–19,000 KRW, or about CAD 17.7–19.8 at the 958 rate, excluding lodging.
The numbers behind that total: a Seoul subway base fare is about 1,400–1,500 KRW (about CAD 1.45–1.55), a casual one-person meal such as a bibimbap or katsu set runs 10,000–12,000 KRW (about CAD 10.4–12.5), and a cafe drink is around 5,500 KRW.
A mid-range hotel night of about 120,000 KRW works out to roughly CAD 125 at today’s rate — about CAD 8 more than it would have cost at the 68-day high rate.
For a week-long trip, multiplying the daily figure by the number of sightseeing days gives a quick won target before adding lodging.
If the plan leans on card payments rather than cash, the daily-cash figure can be trimmed to the transit and small-cafe portion only.
Exchange Now or in Korea? Splitting the Batches
With the rate at the bottom of a 958–1,095 range, the practical play is to exchange half now and half after landing in Korea — a split that works as protection against the currency swinging either way.
Waiting for a rebound is a different bet: for the Canadian dollar to return to its 68-day high of 1,095, it would need to rise about 14.3% from the September 25 level, and no dated source explains the drop or predicts the direction.
No cause for the 3.3% weekly drop is confirmed from a dated source, so the 68-day range itself is the honest guide rather than any forecast.
If the trip starts within days, exchanging more now removes exchange-line time in Seoul; if the trip is a month or more out, splitting into smaller batches spreads the risk across different rates.
Exchanging everything at a two-month low locks in the worst point of the range, while splitting keeps part of the budget open to a better rate later.
Where CAD Gets the Best Rate: Bank, Fintech Transfer, or ATM
For a Canadian dollar budget, three routes matter: cash exchange at a Korean bank counter, a fintech transfer such as Wise or Revolut, and ATM withdrawal in Korea with a Canadian card.
Bank cash rates are set per day and sit above the reference rate, so the posted rate on the counter screen — not the headline 958 — decides the actual won received; the exact counter rates for CAD this week could not be confirmed from a dated source, so compare the screens before committing.
Fintech transfer services usually beat Korean bank wire rates for CAD to KRW, because they use the mid-market rate plus a stated fee instead of a spread built into the rate.
Withdrawing won in Korea on a Canadian card goes through Global ATM networks, with fees set by the card issuer, and is often competitive with airport exchange counters; the card network’s daily rate applies.
If speed matters more than the last percent, the airport counter works for a first small batch, and the rest can be exchanged or withdrawn once in the city after comparing rates.
How to Check Today’s CAD Rate Before You Exchange
Two tools cover the check: the live-rate page and a converter calculator.
- Open koreankorea.com/cad-to-krw-today/ — the page is rebuilt every morning with the ECB reference rate, Korean bank buy and sell rates, a chart, and a converter.
- Run the exact amount through the CAD calculator at fxcod.com/cad-calculator, which shows conversion for cash exchange and wire transfer rates side by side.
- Decide the split — half now, half in Korea — and exchange in small batches, because Korean shops widely accept foreign cards and T-money transit cards, so not all spending needs cash.
The date on any rate is the first thing to check: a rate pulled two days apart from two sources can differ by a few won per CAD, and the comparison only works when both numbers carry the same date.
If I were holding 1,500 CAD today, I would exchange half now at around 958 and hold the rest — locking in the low for near-term costs while keeping half open in case the won strengthens again.
Before a trip, checking the rate on the day of exchange rather than the day of booking is what turns the 14% two-month swing from a surprise into a planned cost.
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Sources
- ECB reference 1 CAD = 958 KRW, -3.3% in 7 days (2026-09-25) (koreankorea.com)
- fxcod.com CAD⇌KRW calculator page with recent movement marke (fxcod.com)
- Korean-language summary: stable resource-backed currency (doudex.tistory.com)
CAD to KRW — the numbers to carry
- 1 CAD = 958 KRW at the September 25, 2026 reference rate — down 3.3% in 7 days and at the bottom of the 68-day range (958–1,095).
- 100 CAD buys about 95,800 won today — about 13,700 won less than at the 68-day high.
- Run your exact amount through a CAD⇌KRW calculator before exchanging — it shows the cash rate and the wire rate side by side.
- A Seoul day of subway, meal, and cafe runs about CAD 17.7–19.8 excluding lodging.
- Split the exchange — half now, half in Korea — instead of converting everything at the two-month low.
FAQ
Q. How much is 100 CAD in Korean won today?
At the September 25, 2026 reference rate of 958 KRW per CAD, 100 CAD converts to about 95,800 won — about 13,700 won less than at the 68-day high of 1,095.
Q. Is now a good time to exchange Canadian dollars for Korean won?
The rate sits at the bottom of its 68-day range (958–1,095) as of September 25, 2026, so exchanging everything now means converting at the worst point of that window. Exchanging half now and half on arrival spreads the risk, since no dated source predicts which way the rate goes next.
Q. What does a day in Seoul cost in CAD at the 958 rate?
A subway ride (about 1,400–1,500 KRW), a casual meal (10,000–12,000 KRW), and a cafe drink (about 5,500 KRW) total roughly 17,000–19,000 KRW — about CAD 17.7–19.8 a day, excluding lodging.
Q. Is it better to wire CAD or exchange cash in Korea?
A fintech transfer such as Wise or Revolut usually beats a Korean bank wire for CAD to KRW, because the bank’s rate includes a spread while fintech services use the mid-market rate plus a stated fee. For cash, compare the posted counter rate on the day — the exact CAD counter and booth rates this week were not confirmed from a dated source.
Q. Do I need to exchange all my cash before a Korea trip?
No. Korean shops widely accept foreign cards and T-money transit cards sold at convenience stores, so exchanging in small batches while watching the rate covers most travellers’ needs.
For a first-time visitor’s full money setup — T-money cards, card acceptance, and daily budgets — check the CAD calculator and the live rate page on the morning you exchange.
Cover photo: Currency exchange counter at ZBAA T3E Departures (20180823110519) by N509FZ — CC BY-SA 4.0
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