2017 CAD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6328 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.5625 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5986 GBP

2017 CAD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.6328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.5625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0702 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6131 to the December average rate of 0.5848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6328 was up 1.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6253, 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 3,164 GBP

2016 Average 2,798 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,813 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.03 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6174

0.5649

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 0.5959, compared to 0.6013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5959

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0390 GBP (High: 0.6042 / Low: 0.5652). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 GBP (High: 0.6154 / Low: 0.6053).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0390

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6131) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1236 (+25.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6131

2016 Avg (January) 0.4894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6328	0.6023	0.6131
February	0.6154	0.6053	0.6116
March	0.6123	0.5948	0.6055
April	0.6042	0.5652	0.5888
May	0.5806	0.5625	0.5693
June	0.5966	0.5709	0.5872
July	0.6139	0.5920	0.6054
August	0.6243	0.6013	0.6124
September	0.6301	0.5975	0.6109
October	0.6110	0.5836	0.6014
November	0.6005	0.5732	0.5929
December	0.5921	0.5769	0.5848