GBP to CAD Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the GBP/CAD pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
1.9082 CAD
10-YEAR LOW
1.4657 CAD
10-YEAR AVERAGE
1.7178 CAD

10-Year GBP to CAD Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the GBP to CAD exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on June 23, 2016, when the pair was valued at 1.9082. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on September 25, 2022, dropping to a support floor of 1.4657.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.4425 CAD. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 1.6976 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.8512 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +9.05%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1.7298, showing a variance of 0.0238 points compared to the older 5-year average of 1.7060.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 GBP over the decade:

Decade Peak High 9,541 CAD
10-Year Average 8,589 CAD
Decade Trough Low 7,328 CAD
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 2,212.64 CAD purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

1.9094
1.4892
201620182020202220242026

GBP to CAD Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

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

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 1.7060, compared to 1.7298 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 1.7060
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1.7298

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2016, with a trading range of 0.3091 CAD (High: 1.9082 / Low: 1.5991). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0699 CAD (High: 1.8796 / Low: 1.8098).

2016 Spread (Volatile) ±0.3091
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.0699

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2022 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 4 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2021 and 2022, when the average rate fell by 0.1164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.1164

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 1.6976) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.8512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1537 (+9.05%).

2016 Baseline Avg 1.6976
2026 Current Avg 1.8512

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-06-12 1.8744
2026-06-11 1.8684
2026-06-10 1.8656
2026-06-09 1.8646
2026-06-08 1.8605
2026-06-07 1.8621
2026-06-06 1.8590
2026-06-05 1.8645
2026-06-04 1.8673
2026-06-03 1.8638
2026-06-02 1.8637
2026-06-01 1.8579
2026-05-31 1.8569
2026-05-30 1.8572
2026-05-29 1.8548
2026-05-28 1.8555
2026-05-27 1.8583

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