2018 GBP to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8350 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.6608 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7299 CAD

2018 GBP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GBP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.8350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 1.6608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1742 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7178 to the December average rate of 1.7040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8350 was up 3.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7776, 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 9,175 CAD

2017 Average 8,359 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 8,304 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 871.25 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8188

1.6659

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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 1.7583, compared to 1.7015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7583

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0737 CAD (High: 1.7564 / Low: 1.6827). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0358 CAD (High: 1.7759 / Low: 1.7401).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0737

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0358

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0583 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.8061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1543 (+9.34%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.8061

2017 Avg (March) 1.6517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7564	1.6827	1.7178
February	1.7759	1.7401	1.7568
March	1.8350	1.7676	1.8061
April	1.8139	1.7673	1.7915
May	1.7549	1.7129	1.7332
June	1.7657	1.7209	1.7443
July	1.7442	1.7080	1.7299
August	1.7061	1.6608	1.6787
September	1.7173	1.6738	1.6989
October	1.7245	1.6641	1.6955
November	1.7222	1.6812	1.7022
December	1.7385	1.6714	1.7040