Import currency exchange rates from the website of the Central Bank of Canada

NBCA() Description

The NBCA() function is designed to automatically retrieve the value of the official Canadian dollar exchange rate directly from the Central Bank of Canada website (bankofcanada.ca) using the specified code and date.

The NBCA function significantly simplifies working with exchange rates, especially for those who deal with finances or maintain records in different currencies. Instead of manually entering rates, you just need to use this function to get up-to-date data.

Also, you can use the "Official Exchange Rates" tool, which inserts currency rates for selected cells in one click.

Main Features of the NBCA Function

Syntax:

=NBCA(CurrCode; CurrDate)

Parameters:

• CurrCode: The alphanumeric code of the currency for which you want to obtain the rate.
• CurrDate: The date for which the currency rate is set.

Example of Usage

The NBCA() function is easy to use. You just need to enter the currency code and date into the corresponding cells of the formula, and Excel (Calc) will automatically retrieve the current currency rate:

=NBCA(CurrCode; CurrDate)

We will get the following result:

In this example, the following values are used:

• CurrCode: A2 - alphanumeric code for the US dollar ("USD").
• CurrDate: D1 - date the rate is set ("30/06/2025").

Download extension

You can use the function NBCA() by installing the extension YLC Utilities.

After that, this function will be available in all files opened in Excel (LibreOffice Calc).