Importing exchange rates from the Bank of Canada website

NBCA() Description

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

The NBCA function significantly simplifies working with exchange rates, especially for those who work with finances or keep 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 tool "Official Exchange Rates", which inserts the exchange rate for selected cells with one click.

Key Features of the NBCA Function

Syntax:

=NBCA(CurrCode; CurrDate)

Parameters:

• CurrCode: Alphanumeric code of the currency for which you want to get the rate.
• CurrDate: Date of currency rate establishment.

Usage Example

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 get the current exchange rate:

=NBCA(CurrCode; CurrDate)

We will get the following result:

In this example, the following values are used:

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

Download extension

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

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