YEARLY HIGH
0.6539 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.6128 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6307 GBP

2011 CAD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CAD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.6539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.6128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6377 to the December average rate of 0.6265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6539 was down 2.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,270 GBP
2010 Average 3,143 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,064 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.76 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6510
0.6138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to GBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6334, compared to 0.6280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0313 GBP (High: 0.6451 / Low: 0.6138). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 GBP (High: 0.6342 / Low: 0.6221).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0313
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.6479) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+3.37%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.6479
2010 Avg (July) 0.6268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6509 0.6254 0.6377
February 0.6342 0.6221 0.6283
March 0.6417 0.6238 0.6337
April 0.6442 0.6320 0.6380
May 0.6379 0.6213 0.6320
June 0.6463 0.6232 0.6309
July 0.6539 0.6404 0.6479
August 0.6413 0.6129 0.6224
September 0.6451 0.6138 0.6327
October 0.6267 0.6128 0.6218
November 0.6251 0.6128 0.6169
December 0.6352 0.6199 0.6265