YEARLY HIGH
0.5731 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.5389 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5499 GBP

2014 CAD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the CAD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.5731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.5389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0342 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5564 to the December average rate of 0.5542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5731 was down 12.35% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6539, 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 2,866 GBP
2013 Average 3,106 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,695 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.88 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5620
0.5396
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 0.5464, compared to 0.5534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0320 GBP (High: 0.5731 / Low: 0.5411). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 GBP (High: 0.5481 / Low: 0.5426).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.5564) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6309), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0746 (-11.82%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.5564
2013 Avg (January) 0.6309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5731 0.5411 0.5564
February 0.5535 0.5389 0.5461
March 0.5447 0.5392 0.5414
April 0.5493 0.5390 0.5432
May 0.5516 0.5397 0.5452
June 0.5504 0.5419 0.5461
July 0.5481 0.5426 0.5457
August 0.5547 0.5408 0.5483
September 0.5668 0.5511 0.5574
October 0.5587 0.5482 0.5546
November 0.5687 0.5490 0.5601
December 0.5618 0.5464 0.5542