2018 CAD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6021 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.5450 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5784 GBP

2018 CAD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.6021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.5450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0572 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5823 to the December average rate of 0.5869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6021 was down 4.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6328, 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 3,011 GBP

2017 Average 2,993 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,725 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 285.89 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5999

0.5496

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 0.5690, compared to 0.5878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5690

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0249 GBP (High: 0.5943 / Low: 0.5694). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 GBP (High: 0.5747 / Low: 0.5631).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0249

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.5957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0167 (-2.72%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.5957

2017 Avg (August) 0.6124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5943	0.5694	0.5823
February	0.5747	0.5631	0.5692
March	0.5657	0.5450	0.5538
April	0.5658	0.5513	0.5582
May	0.5838	0.5698	0.5770
June	0.5811	0.5664	0.5733
July	0.5855	0.5733	0.5781
August	0.6021	0.5861	0.5957
September	0.5974	0.5823	0.5886
October	0.6009	0.5799	0.5898
November	0.5948	0.5806	0.5875
December	0.5983	0.5752	0.5869