YEARLY HIGH
1.8555 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.7449 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8189 CAD

2014 GBP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GBP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.8555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.7449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1106 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7980 to the December average rate of 1.8046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.8555 was up 5.12% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.7652, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,278 CAD
2013 Average 8,060 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,724 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553.25 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.8531
1.7794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.8305, compared to 1.8073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1033 CAD (High: 1.8481 / Low: 1.7449). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 CAD (High: 1.8429 / Low: 1.8246).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1033
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 1.8312) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.5619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2693 (+17.24%).

2014 Avg (February) 1.8312
2013 Avg (February) 1.5619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8481 1.7449 1.7980
February 1.8555 1.8068 1.8312
March 1.8547 1.8358 1.8470
April 1.8552 1.8204 1.8411
May 1.8527 1.8129 1.8343
June 1.8452 1.8169 1.8312
July 1.8429 1.8246 1.8327
August 1.8491 1.8027 1.8239
September 1.8146 1.7642 1.7942
October 1.8241 1.7897 1.8032
November 1.8216 1.7583 1.7855
December 1.8301 1.7799 1.8046