2011 GBP to CAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 GBP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the GBP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 1.6320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1.5293.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1027 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5685 to the December average rate of 1.5961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.6320 was down 5.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.7248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
GBP to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5789, compared to 1.5928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0792 CAD (High: 1.6292 / Low: 1.5501). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 CAD (High: 1.5823 / Low: 1.5522).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.6082) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6159), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-0.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5989 | 1.5363 | 1.5685 |
| February | 1.6076 | 1.5768 | 1.5917 |
| March | 1.6031 | 1.5584 | 1.5781 |
| April | 1.5823 | 1.5522 | 1.5675 |
| May | 1.6094 | 1.5676 | 1.5823 |
| June | 1.6046 | 1.5473 | 1.5851 |
| July | 1.5616 | 1.5293 | 1.5434 |
| August | 1.6315 | 1.5594 | 1.6069 |
| September | 1.6292 | 1.5501 | 1.5808 |
| October | 1.6320 | 1.5958 | 1.6082 |
| November | 1.6320 | 1.5998 | 1.6210 |
| December | 1.6131 | 1.5743 | 1.5961 |